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Kyiv
A fire at Europe's biggest nu-
clear plant ignited by Russ-
ian shelling has been extin-
guished, Ukrainian authori-
ties said on Friday, and Russ-
ian forces have taken control
of the site.
It was feared that the fire
may spread to nuclear reac-
tors and lead to radiation
leaks, but international
monitors said on Friday
morning that no changes in
radiation levels have been
recorded so far.
Russian troops had at-
tacked the Zaporizhzhia
plant in the wee hours of
Friday; a fierce gun battle
ensued between Putin's
SPECTRE OF RADIATION
that triggered a fire in a six-
storey training building just
outside the main complex.
The Russian soldiers then
cessing the building for sev-
eral hours, western media
reports said.
Moscow attempted to deny
The fire was about 1,500
feet from the nearest of the
plant’s six nuclear reactors
The reactors and their cores
are full of highly radioactive
fuel
Besides, the site has many
acres of open pools of water
where spent fuel rods have
been cooled for years
Errant shells or missiles could
set off a radiological disaster
sault, saying its forces had themselves.
come under attack by There is a storage facility
Ukrainian 'saboteurs' while for spent nuclear fuel at the
patrolling the plant, who site, though there was no
‘‘
revived leg spin
with his guile
shelling.
The assault led to frantic
phone calls between Ukrain-
ian President Volodymyr Ze-
lenskyy and U.S. President
Joe Biden and other world
leaders. The US Department
of Energy activated its nu-
clear incident response team
as a precaution. I liked loud
UK Prime Minister Boris
Johnson has accused Russia music,
of 'threatening the security I smoked,
I drank, and
of the whole of Europe’. He
also called for an emergency
meeting of the UN Security I bowled a bit
of leg spin.
Council in “coming hours”
to raise the issue of Russia's
attack on the nuclear power I don't have
any regrets.
plant.
President Zelensky brand-
ed it as 'nuclear terrorism’
and said the attack could

Mumbai first megacity to

troops and Ukrainian forces stopped fire-fighters from ac- responsibility for the as- then set fire to the building sign that it was hit by CONTD. ON NATION PAGE FPJ SPORTS DESK An iconic name in interna-

Indian is shot at, kept

Bangkok tional cricket, Warne, since

Green & white:

making his debut in 1992,
Former Australia spinner played 145 Tests for

lying on road for hours

have a protected forest
Map of Aarey
forest, Phase 1
SHERINE RAJ
Mumbai
There is good news for
Mumbaikars - the official
map of Aarey forest is out,
making Mumbai the first
megacity in the world to
have a protected forest in its
midst.
This Phase 1 map depicts
in green areas which come
under the jurisdiction of the
forest department and those
areas that are with the dairy
department in white. Once
this jurisdiction is nor-
Phase 2 of the forest declara-
tion.
D Stalin, director of the
NGO Vanashakti, environ-
mentalist and one of the
Save Aarey movement lead-
ers, said, “The state govern-
ment declaring around 800
acres of land as forest in the
most sought-after real estate
in the country, is truly com-
mendable. They have taken
the correct step by identify-
ing it in phases because it
would be an impossible task
to complete in one go as peo-
ple will start filing claims
they have done is to identify
non-occupied areas and de-
clare them as forest first. In
the next phase, there will be
a hearing for people who
have occupied the land,
whether legally or illegally.
If they are tribals, they will
be allowed to remain, but if
they are encroachers, then
they will be evicted.”
“But as of now, it’s a mo-
ment of pride for Mum-
baikars and lays to rest the
fears of people that they
would be evicted and their
land would be taken away.
Kyiv
Harjot Singh, an Indian stu-
dent who sustained multiple
bullet injuries while trying to
leave Kyiv in conflict-ridden
Ukraine, has said that God
has given him "a second life"
and he wants to "spend good
time" with his family in Del-
hi.
Speaking from his hospital
bed in Kyiv, Harjot Singh
urged the Indian embassy in
Ukraine to evacuate him and
help him with documenta-
tion.
Harjot Singh told ANI that
he sustained multiple in-
the car in which he was trav-
elling.
"This is a February 27 inci-
dent. We were three people in
a cab on our way to the third
checkpoint, where we were
told to return due to security
reasons. While coming back,
bullets were fired at our car
Shane Warne, considered as
one of the all-time greats of
the game who redefined spin
bowling, has died of a sus-
pected heart attack in Thai-
land. He was 52.
"Shane was found unre-
sponsive in his villa and de-
spite the best efforts of med-
ical staff, he could not be re-
vived," the statement report-
ed by the website said.
Warne had arrived in the
resort on Thursday and was
seen chatting with fans at the
airport and appeared to be
holidaying with friends.
He was found just hours af-
ter posting a final tweet ex-
pressing shock and grief at
the death of his hero Rodney
Marsh, Australia's great
wicket keeper.
The ace spinner appears to
Australia, picking up 708
wickets. In his 194 ODI ap-
pearances, Warne pared 293
scalps.
He became a global star in
1993 by bowling out Mike
Gatting with the so-called
'Ball of the Century' - his first
ball in Ashes cricket.
As a 24-year-old, he had de-
ceived Gatting at Old Traf-
ford with a delivery that
landed on the leg stump and,
as the Englishman tried to
defend, turned viciously to
clip his off bail. Gatting was
left in disbelief by the big leg
break, a craft that was dying
before Warne revived it with
his guile.
He was the second highest
wicket taker in Test history
and only Sri Lanka off-spin-
ner Muttiah Muralitharan

MVA Govt to table 2 bills on Monday

malised, the next step will be and cases. So, the good thing CONTD. ON NATION PAGE juries due to bullets fired at CONTD. ON NATION PAGE have died shortly afterwards. CONTD. ON NATION PAGE

SANJAY JOG
Mumbai
In a significant political de-
velopment, the Shiv Sena-
led Maha Vikas Aghadi gov-
ernment will table a bill on
the lines of the Madhya
Pradesh Act, so that no elec-
tions to the 15 municipal cor-
porations, 25 zilla parishads
So that no local elections can be held
rashtra Gram Panchayat
Act 1959, the Maharashtra
without 27% quota for OBC community Zilla Parishad & Panchayat
Samiti Act, 1961, and the
and 232 nagar parishads can Classes Commission (MS- Mumbai Municipal Corpo-
be held without the 27 per BCC) recommending the ration Act, the Maharashtra
cent reservation for the OBC restoration of 27 per cent Municipal Corporations Act
community. A day after the OBC reservation in local and Maharashtra Municipal
Supreme Court rejected the bodies, the state cabinet ap- Councils, Nagar Panchayats
interim report of the Maha- proved the tabling of two and Industrial Townships
rashtra State Backward bills to amend the Maha- CONTD. ON NATION PAGE

NATO REFUSE
TO POLICE A
NO-FLY ZONE
OVER UKRAINE

LORNE COOK
Brussels

NATO countries refused on

Friday to police a no-fly zone
over Ukraine, warning that
such a move could provoke
widespread war in Europe
with nuclear power Russia,
the organisation's top civil-
ian official said.
“What is taking place now
in Ukraine is horrific. It's
painful and we see human
suffering, we see
destruction at a scale we
haven't seen in Europe since
the Second World War,” he
said. But, he added: “We are
not going to move into
Ukraine, neither on the
ground, nor in the Ukrain-
ian airspace.”
Under a collective security
guarantee binding NATO's
30 member countries — Ar-
ticle 5 of its founding treaty
— all allies must come to the
defense of an ally if it finds
itself under attack. Any
shooting down of a NATO
warplane by Russia could
trigger that clause.
“The only way to imple-
ment a no-fly zone is to send
NATO fighter planes into
Ukrainian airspace, and
then impose that no-fly zone
by shooting down Russian
planes,” the official said. He
said allies believe that “if we
did that, we would end up
with something that could
end in a full-fledged war in
Europe.” However, Antony
Blinken, US Secretary of
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Telegram is new battleground for cybercriminals
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022
AGENCIES
New Delhi
Cyber criminals and hack-
tivists have leveraged en-
crypted instant-messaging
application Telegram for
conflict-related activities,
over the war between Rus-
sia and Ukraine, according
to data released by cyberse-
curity firm CheckPoint Re-
search (CPR).
It showed that cyber-at-
tacks on Ukraine's govern-
ment and military sector
surged by a staggering 196
per cent in the first three
days of combat, while cy-
ber-attacks on Russian or-
ganisations increased by
four per cent.
CPR has also warned that
fraudulent emails are being
sent to dupe people who are
seeking to donate to
Ukraine from abroad.
SPEED NEWS
Norway PM calls
nuclear plant
attack 'madness'
COPENHAGEN: Norway's
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr
Støre said the Russian
shelling that led to a fire at
Europe's biggest nuclear
plant was “in line with
madness.” The fire was put
out early Friday and
Ukrainian officials said that
radiation levels in the area
weren't at dangerous levels.
If there were a leak, “it will
take about 48 hours before it
arrives in Norway,” Gahr
Store told Norwegian
broadcaster NRK. In
Lithuania, President Gitanas
Nauseda described the
attacks by Russian forces on
Ukraine's nuclear power
plants as “nuclear terrorism”
and called for an immediate
international response to
“Russia's nuclear crimes."
Kremlin tightens
grip on Ukraine
conflict coverage
MOSCOW: The Russian
parliament has passed a bill
introducing sentences of up
to 15 years in prison for
intentionally spreading “fake”
information about military
action. Russian state news
agencies reported on Friday
the passing of the bill in the
third and final reading. The
development came amid a
crackdown by Russian
authorities on independent
media and criticism of last
week's invasion of Ukraine.
The bill now heads to the
upper house of parliament,
whose approval is expected
to be a formality, before
President Vladimir Putin can
sign it into law.Duma Speaker
Vyacheslav Volodin says it
may enter into force as early
as Saturday. Spreading what
Russian authorities deem to
be false information is
punishable by up to three
years in prison, or 15 years if
it is deemed to have “severe
consequences.” The bill also
bans calling for sanctions to
be implemented against
Russia.
About 500,000
children forced
to flee: UNICEF
PARIS: About 500,000
children forced to flee:
UNICEF
UNICEF says that about
500,000 children have been
forced to flee their homes in
Ukraine over the past week
due to Russia's invasion,
calling the exodus
"unprecedented in scale and
speed." "If the violence
(doesn't) stop, many, many
more children will be forced
to flee their country in a very
short space of time," James
Elder, a spokesman for the
United Nations Children's
Fund, said on Friday. "And we
fear many more will be
killed." He said UNICEF is
sending large amounts of
humanitarian supplies to
Ukraine to help those in need
and also providing
emergency training to
pediatricians who are being
sent to the region.
3,000 Indians
evacuated
from Hungary
BUDAPEST: Union Minister
Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday
said that 3,000 Indian
nationals have been
evacuated from Budapest till
Thursday and another 1,100
citizens are expected to leave
on Friday amid the ongoing
Russian military operation in
Ukraine. Speaking to ANI Puri
said, "From Budapest, 3000
people have been evacuated
till yesterday, another 1,100
expected to leave today."
Since the surge of the con-
flict on February 24, CPR re-
searchers found about six
times more groups on
Telegram concerning the
conflict, than the day before
the invasion.
The researchers observed
three types of rapidly grow-
ing groups: Cyber-attack
groups against Russia that
urge followers to attack
Russian targets in different
tools and ways, mainly
DDoS; groups urging fol-
lowers to support Ukraine
by fundraising, of doubtful
authenticity, often suspect-
ed to be fraud; and numer-
ous "news feed" groups, air-
ing updated and "exclusive"
India abstains
news reports about the con-
flict, bypassing mainstream
news outlets.
Further, the cyber hack-
tivists are choosing
Telegram to transfer mes-
on UNHRC vote
AGENCIES
New York
India on Friday abstained
from voting at the UN Hu-
man Rights Council on the
establishment of an inde-
pendent international in-
quiry commission in the af-
termath of the Russian mili-
tary operation in Ukraine.
The 47-member Council
voted on a draft resolution
on the situation of human
rights in Ukraine. The reso-
lution was adopted with 32
votes in favour, two against
(Russia and Eritrea) and 13
abstentions, including India,
China, Pakistan, Sudan and
Venezuela.
The resolution "con-
demned in the strongest pos-
Ukrainian oligarch found
dead in UK mansion
An investigation is
underway after a
Ukrainian oligarch
was found dead in
his British mansion
earlier this week,
police revealed on
Thursday.
Mikhail Watford, 66, was
pronounced dead after
authorities were called to his
home in Surrey, just outside
London, on Monday at about
midday.
Authorities said the
circumstances surrounding the
tycoon’s death didn’t appear to
be suspicious but they called it
“unexplained.”
The father of three — who
made his fortune in oil and gas
after the demise of the Soviet
Union — was found hanged in
Tearful goodbyes at Kyiv train station
FLEEING THE CONFLICT ZONE
AGENCIES / Kyiv
A woman crouches down
in the doorway of a blue
and yellow train at a sta-
tion in Kyiv, Ukraine's em-
battled capital city.
Her husband stands on the
platform below and cranes
his neck up for a kiss that
both hope will not be their
last.
As the train door closes,
the woman holds up their
2-year-old son and he
smiles and presses his
tiny hand against the
smudged window to wave
goodbye to his father, who
is staying behind to fight
the Russian invaders.
Wreckage of a Russian Sukhoi Su-25 assault aircraft outside the city of Volnovakha.
sages, cyber arms and tools,
and are "pointing" attackers
to relevant Russian targets.
"Since the beginning of
the war, we have seen tens
of groups being created dai-
ly. Some groups boast over
250,000 users," CPR re-
searchers said.
sible terms human rights vi-
olations and abuses and vio-
lations of international hu-
manitarian law resulting
from Russia's aggression
against Ukraine." The coun-
tries voting in favour includ-
ed France, Germany, Japan,
Nepal, UAE, UK and the US.
"The Human Rights Coun-
cil has decided to urgently
establish an independent in-
ternational commission of
inquiry as a result of Rus-
sia's aggression against
Ukraine,” the Council tweet-
ed.
Earlier on Wednesday, In-
dia abstained from voting
against Russia at United Na-
tions General Assembly at
the 11th emergency special
session and fourth plenary
his garage, the Sun
reported.
His associates and
friends told the
outlet that the
timing of his death
raised questions,
especially following
the attempted murder of former
Russian double agent Sergei
Skripal on UK soil.
“His state of mind might have
been affected by the situation in
the Ukraine,” a family friend
claimed. “The timing of his
death and the invasion of
Ukraine was surely not
coincidental.”
The circumstances surrounding
Mikhail Watford’s death didn’t
appear to be suspicious but
authorities called it
“unexplained.”
A child looks out from a window as a train departs from a station in
Lviv, Ukraine, to Uzhhorod near Slovakian border.
Removing Russia as permanent member not on the cards: White House
NEW DELHI: Russia is abusing its position on the UN Security
Council, but removing the country as a permanent member is not on
the cards, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. Ukrainian
CPR estimates that about cide on targets and share re-
23 per cent of the groups ob- sults, even offering to help
served on Telegram attempt each other towards the goal.
to unite hackers, IT profes- DDoS attacks became very
sionals, and other IT "fans" common as a cyber-weapon,
to attack Russian targets in with anti-Russian attackers
the cyberspace. pointing against targets
These groups are used to they favour, and request
coordinate the attack, de- group users to follow.
"The Human Rights As the results were placed
Council has decided on the screen in the cham-
to urgently establish
ber, a rare standing ovation
occurred, UNGA statement
an independent said.
commission of inquiry
However, Russia's Perma-
nent Representative to the
as a result of Russia's United Nations Vassily
aggression,” the
Nebenzia said that Moscow
is not carrying out strikes on
Council tweeted. civilians and civilian facili-
ties.
On Sunday (local time), In-
meeting on the ongoing dia abstained from voting on
Russian military operation a resolution to call for a spe-
in Ukraine. cial emergency session of
141 nations voted in favour the UNGA on the Russia-
of the move and five nations Ukraine conflict.
were against it while 35 This came two days after
countries abstained. India abstained from voting
The UNGA overwhelming- on the UNSC resolution con-
BBC begins WWII-era shortwave
ly voted to condemn Russia's demning the Russian inva-
invasion of Ukraine. sion of Ukraine, along with
broadcast as Russia blocks website
AGENCIES / London
Russia on Friday blocked access to BBC web-
site and the media outlet resorted to broad-
casting news bulletins over shortwave radio
in the country.
According to a report in The Guardian, the
BBC said it was bringing back the WWII-era
broadcasting technology in the region, just
hours before its sites were banned.
"It's often said truth is the first casualty of
war. In a conflict where disinformation and
propaganda is rife, there is a clear need for
factual and independent news people can A view of damaged building in Kharkiv.
trust - and in a significant development, mil-
lions more Russians are turning to the BBC," English news a day. These frequencies can be
said Tim Davie, BBC Director-General. received clearly in Kyiv and parts of Russia.
As part of its resilience operation to ensure The BBC said its shortwave broadcasts will
news is available in Ukraine and Russia, the be available on frequencies of 15735 kHz from
BBC has also stepped up services on other 6 pm to 8 pm and 5875 kHz from midnight to 2
platforms. am, Ukraine time. News will be read in Eng-
It launched two new shortwave frequencies lish, which the BBC says will be available in
in the region for four hours of World Service Kyiv as well as "parts of Russia".
Nearby, a grandmother
reaches out to bid farewell
to her daughter and
grandson, who are on the
train headed towards the
border with Poland. She
backs towards a wall of
the train station and is
soon overcome with emo-
tion. She places her hands
over her mouth, squeezes
her eyes shut tight and
lets the tears fall.
These are the goodbyes
that have been repeated
across Ukraine in the
week since Russia invaded
and began pounding the
country's cities with
bombs.
At the train station in
Cyber criminals are also
leveraging the conflict to
steal funds under the dis-
guise of altruistic dona-
tions.
"Our investigations show
that many of such requests
and groups are highly sus-
pected to be fraudulent," the
researchers said.
CPR estimates that rough-
ly 4 per cent of the groups
observed on Telegram are
geared toward donations to
support a side of the cur-
rent conflict, many of
which are suspicious.
They found that groups
raising funds through Bit-
coin and Ethereum ac-
counts have over 20k users.
These groups on
Telegram also report
unedited, non-censored
feeds from war zones, 24
hours a day, including
footage that traditional
China and the UAE.
Justifying India's stand at
UN General Assembly, For-
eign Secretary Harsh Vard-
han Shringla has said that it
was based "on certain care-
ful considerations" and tak-
en "in the best interests" of
the country.
"In United Nations, we take
positions that are based on
certain careful considera-
tions and certainly, we do re-
gard the merits of each and
every case that comes before
us...take decisions in our
best interest," Shringla said
while replying to India's de-
cision to abstain from voting
on a resolution to call for a
special emergency session of
the UN General Assembly on
the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Kyiv, crowds of people
carrying luggage stand in
the cold as they wait for
their chance to board a
train. Mothers hold chil-
dren bundled in winter
jackets and stocking caps,
some clutching onto
stuffed animals. Men help
the elderly get to the train,
even using a luggage cart
to carry one woman with
crutches.
Up and down the platform
there are tearful em-
braces.
Once on the train, many of
those leaving press their
faces against the windows
for a last glimpse at those
staying behind.
President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Moscow should be
stripped of its position on the key UN body in the wake of the
Russian invasion of Ukraine last week.
mainstream media often re- Russia's Space Research
frained from airing live. Institute (IKI) designs and
To remain protected from builds scientific instru-
fraud and cyber-crime ments for space experi-
while using Telegram, the ments.
researchers suggested "Heyyy Russian (homo-
users to remain vigilant phobic slur).. Sorry.. Cos-
and careful about the infor- monauts ??.. idk what to say,
mation published on the go get a nice website instead
platform. of threatening people with
CPR also recommends ISS, heard??" read a mes-
users to not press on links sage on a section of the IKI-
that have origins unfamil- related site.
iar to you, beware of suspi- According to Vice, the
cious requests, sending mention of the ISS is refer-
money to unknown sources. ring to recent comments
from Russian authorities
Hackers breach Russian around the possibility of
space research site pulling out from operation
Cyber-criminals linked to of the International Space
Anonymous hacking group Station.
have broken into a website The hack against Roscos-
belonging to Russia's Space mos came after another
Research Institute (IKI) and Anonymous-linked group
leaked files that allegedly made an unverified claim to
belong to the Russian space have disabled Russian satel-
agency Roscosmos. lite control systems.
Putin’s approval
OPINION
rating could
take a beating
NOAH BUCKLEY
Since his ascension to power in 2000, Russia's president, Vladimir
Putin, has maintained levels of approval among the Russian public
that would be the envy of most world leaders. Prior to invasion of
Ukraine, Putin's approval rating stood at 71%, according to an
independent pollster. Contrary to widespread belief, research has
found that this support is not a fiction or an artifact of massaged
polling numbers.
In my ongoing research, I investigate what drives public approval
of authoritarian leaders, including Putin. I and other scholars have
found that economic performance is a constant underlying
Russians' support for Putin over the last 20 years.
Following Russia's economic collapse in the 1990s after the fall of
the Soviet Union, Putin has relied on economic recovery and
stability to underpin his popularity.
Today, practical factors like financial well-being and inflation rates
generally dominate many Russians' perceptions of their
government. This is the case even during times of patriotic
fervour, such as the massive surge in Putin's approval observed
after Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea.
As much of the western world now imposes crippling economic
sanctions on Russia, these basic demands for a full refrigerator
and stable income are unlikely to be washed away by any wave
of pro-war
sentiment.
It should be said
that Putin is also
popular because
of who he is and
what he
represents - firm
leadership. His
personal appeal -
a conspicuous
masculinity and
man-of-the-
people A man runs in front of a burning house in
demeanour - and the city of Irpin, outside Kyiv.
his role in
bringing Russia back onto the main stage of global affairs only
bolster his attractiveness.
Having a say
However, neither bread-and-butter economic factors nor
geopolitical resurgence tell the whole story behind the support for
Putin and his regime. The Russian public also values having a
voice in their political system.
In ongoing research, conducted with co-authors Ora John Reuter
and Quintin Beazer, we show that Russians' approval of Putin
decreases when their ability to vote for their city's mayor is taken
away by the regime. It may sometimes fall well short of a cry for
full liberal democracy, but evidence from public opinion data
shows that Russians do want their political leaders to be
accountable to them. The feeling that no one is listening can lead
to disappointment in the system and in Putin. This demand for
democratic input into the operation of Russia's vast and complex
governing system is a powerful factor shaping Russians'
perceptions of Putin and the ruling regime.
In recent years, Russia has descended into an ever more
repressive mode of authoritarian governance. Opposition,
independent media and open dissent have been kneecapped. This
trend is likely to only further antagonise the many members of the
Russian public who want their voices to be heard. Now,
burgeoning economic and diplomatic war with the west will only
deepen the regime's isolationist, anti-democratic tendencies and
lead to even greater public disconnection from the authorities.
Some in the country have begun to grasp the full, destructive
nature of their country's war on Ukraine. Thousands have been
arrested for participation in anti-war protests across the country.
This could be bad news for Putin.
While examining hundreds of thousands of Russian public opinion
survey responses from 2003-19, I have found that merely being
exposed to public protest depresses approval of Putin and his
regime. Members of the general public learn about regime
misdeeds from these protests, and discover that there are more
dissenters in their society than they may have previously assumed.
In other ongoing research, my co-authors and I have found that
when Russians find out that Putin's approval levels are not as sky-
high as they thought, their own feelings towards him sour
substantially.
The power of the people
Taken together, this research shows that Putin's popularity to a
large extent rests on real - not manufactured or imaginary -
foundations. These foundations will be severely shaken by his
cold-blooded war-making. If anti-war sentiment in Russia
continues to grow, and the masses muster the profound bravery
necessary to express dissent, we may see portions of Putin's
popularity melt away. Research on Russian public opinion
suggests that the catastrophic damage Russia's economy will
suffer is likely to hurt Putin dearly.
Rising protest sentiment and a further withering of Russians'
feelings that they have a voice in the decisions made in their
country may lead to a cascade of disapproval. Looking at public
opinion during "settled times" in authoritarian regimes like Russia
can only tell us so much about how attitudes may shift during a
crisis. Putin has a broad base of support and a propaganda
machine that he can use to limit the damage to his reputation.
Nevertheless, mass uprisings, discontent and even revolution can
take everyone by surprise in authoritarian regimes. We should not
count the Russian people out.
(The writer is Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin)
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No MSRTC merger with state govt Pune phone-tapping: Haryana

tables bill on
Not legally, administratively and practically feasible n Panel recommends state govt
n

provides necessary funds to MSRTC for next 4 years to improve its finances n Transport
Minister asks striking employees to return to work by March 10 or face action
SANJAY JOG
Mumbai
A three-member panel appointed
by the state government has cate-
gorically ruled out the merger of
the Maharashtra State Road Tran-
sport Corporation (MSRTC) with
the government and the treating
its employees as government per-
sonnel, saying it is practically and
administratively unfeasible.
The committee, headed by for-
mer chief secretary Debashish
Chakrabarty, has strongly recom-
mended the rejection of the strik-
ing MSRTC employees’ demand
for merger with the state govern-
ment while maintaining the inde-
pendent status of the corporation.
The committee has pointed out
that the MSRTC’s merger with the
state government would not be
possible even after the enactment
of the law.
Besides, the state government
cannot treat MSRTC employees as
its employees, as it would not be
possible legally, the committee has
said. Further, it has recommended
that the government also reject
the employees’ demand in this re-
gard. The committee’s report,
which was earlier tabled by the
state government in the Bombay
high court, was presented by
Transport Minister Anil Parab in
the state assembly on Friday.
However, the panel, in its report,
has recommended that the gov-
ernment make a budgetary provi-
sion for the next four years to en-
sure timely payment of wages to
employees. After a specified peri-
od, the financial status must be re-
viewed and a decision about finan-
cial assistance should be taken, it
has said. The panel has recom-
mended that considering the pres-
ent state of finances of the
MSRTC and to ensure regular pay-
ment of salary to its employees,
the state government should pro-
vide the necessary funds through
budgetary allocation to the
MSRTC for the next four years.
The panel has also recommen-
ded the rejection of employees’ de-
mand for carrying out the
CONTD. ON P15
relief for IPS officer
URVI MAHAJANI
Mumbai
Observing that there was prima
facie delay in registering the FIR
and that IPS officer Rashmi Shuk-
la was being singled out, the Bom-
bay high court has granted her
protection from coercive action
till further orders in the alleged
phone-tapping case. Meanwhile,
Mumbai Police have lodged a
fresh FIR against Shukla for al-
legedly illegally tapping the
phones of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay
Raut and NCP leader Eknath
Khadse, according to a PTI report.
A division bench of Justices SS
One of her counsels, Mahesh
Jethmalani, argued that the al-
leged incident of illegal phone
tapping had taken place over
conversion
CHANDIGARH: Haryana
Chief Minister Manohar Lal
Khattar said on Friday the
Haryana Prevention of Un-
lawful Conversion of Religi-
on Bill, 2022, has been intro-
duced on the third day of the
Assembly session with an
aim to maintain communal
harmony and brotherhood
and not divide the society.
He said in the past, many
incidents have been report-
ed from Yamunanagar, Pani-
pat, Faridabad, Gurugram
and Nuh wherein forced
conversions were done by al-
lurement, fake promises of
taking abroad, expanding

NO BOMBING
Shinde and Nitin Borkar granted three years ago, the Pune business and running away
As thousands of her relief observing: “Prima police’s FIR was registered from home.

OF UKRAINE
evacuees, mostly facie, we are convinced that the against Shukla only on Such incidents have be-
students, arrive from petitioner needs to be protected February 25 this year. come a matter of great con-

CITIES: PUTIN
war-torn Ukraine, some
of them with their pets, it
does not spell the end of
their long ordeal. Some
AFP / Moscow have many more hurdles
to cross and hundreds or
Russian President Vladi- thousands of kms to
mir Putin in a phone call travel before they reach
with German Chancellor the warmth of their
Olaf Scholz denied that homes to hug their near
Russian troops were bom- and dear ones. Two such
bing Ukrainian cities, dis- evacuees arrive at
missing such information Hindon Air Station in
Ghaziabad.
until further orders.”
Shukla had approached the HC
early this week seeking the quash-
ing of the FIR registered against
her at the Bund Garden police sta-
tion in Pune in the alleged illegal
phone-tapping matter. Shukla is
currently serving as additional
director general of the Central
Reserve Police Force (CRPF),
South Zone, and is posted in Hy-
derabad. The court noted in its or-
der that the said FIR had been reg-
“Secondly, it appears that the
FIR is registered only against the
petitioner though other officers
were involved in the process of
obtaining sanction for surveil-
lance for unearthing narcotics op-
erations in Pune city,” the court
further said.
The court also recorded the
statement of her counsels — Ma-
hesh Jethmalani and Sameer
Nangre — that “full co-operation
will be given during the course of
cern, said the Chief Minis-
ter. FIRs have also been reg-
istered in many cases. Such
incidents are happening all
over the country and differ-
ent states have made their
own laws to stop such inci-
dents, said Khattar.
The CM said this while ad-
dressing the media after the
debate on Governor’s ad-
dress during the ongoing
session of Vidhan Sabha.

CPM age cap will

as fake, the Kremlin said istered against Shukla after con- investigation of subject FIR”. He said the Bill does not

‘Shocking’ protection from arrest to Punjab ex-DGP

on Friday. siderable delay. CONTD. ON P15 bar a person from willful
Putin said reports about conversion, provided that
“the alleged ongoing air such person submits an ap-
TAILPIECE

exclude those 75+

strikes of Kyiv and other
large cities are gross pro-
paganda fakes,” the Kre-
mlin said in a statement.
He added dialogue on
Ukraine would be possi-
ble only if Russian de-
mands are met. Putin
“confirmed that Russia is
open to dialogue with the
OUR BUREAU
New Delhi
The Supreme Court on Fri-
day expressed shock at an or-
K RAVEENDRAN / Thiruvananthapuram der passed by the Punjab and
Haryana High Court, granti-
ed by Chief Justice of India
(CJI) NV Ramana, said the
order was unprecedented
and sought to know how pro-
tection can be granted for fu-
ture cases which have not
even been lodged.
Justice to reassign the mat-
ter to another judge and not
the one who passed the inter-
im order.
“We will request the High
Court to dispose of the peti-
tion by another judge and
plication before the District
Magistrate one month in ad-
vance. Although the provi-
sions in the Indian Penal
Code too call for action
against those involved in
forced conversion, this does
not provide complete solu-
tion to this problem, hence
enactment of this law is the

`10 lakh cost

Ukrainian side, as well as Kerala’s CPI-M has effected a generational change in its lead- ng protection from arrest to “This is an unprecedented not the same judge within 2 need of the hour, the Chief
with everyone who wants ership, with the state party conference deciding to exclude all former Punjab Director Gen- order. How can future course weeks. We request the Chief Minister clarified.

on plea seeking
peace in Ukraine. But un- those who have completed 75 years of age from the state sec- eral of Police (DGP) Sumedh of action be stayed? It is Justice to take it up himself Khattar said after this Bill
der the condition that all retariat and filling those slots with young blood. Singh Saini not only in the shocking and three of us or by any other judge and we is passed, it will surely be

Russian demands are
met,” the Kremlin said.
These include the neu-
tral and non-nuclear sta-
tus of Ukraine, its “denaz-
ification”, recognition of
Crimea as part of Russia
and of the “sovereignty”
of separatist territories
stay on ‘Jhund’
Only Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is past 75, gets pending cases but also in the (judges) feel it is unprece- will keep this matter brought into force. But if
an exemption, pointing to his continued stranglehold over cases likely to be registered dented. This will require pending (SLP) in (Supreme) any complaint is received
the party. V S Achuthanandan, the only living party founder against him in future. hearing,” the court said, urg- Court,” CJI Ramana said. in older cases, action will
and close to turning 100 within a couple of years, has been re- A three-judge Bench, head- ing the High Court Chief CONTD. ON P15 be taken as per the law.
tained as special invitee, although age-related health issues HYDERABAD: The Telan-
have kept him mostly confined to bed. gana High Court on Friday
Kodiyeri Balakrishnan retained his job as the state party slapped a cost of Rs10 lakh
secretary for a third term. Balakrishnan had taken ‘leave’ for on Hyderabad-based film-
a year for treatment as well as due to embarrassment over his maker Nandi Chinni Kumar
son’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking and money who had filed a petition
laundering. He resumed his duty after his son got out on bail. seeking stay on the release
Notable exclusions from the secretariat, the highest of Amitabh Bachchan-star-
decision making body of the state party, include veteran rer ‘Jhund’.
leader G Sudhakaran, an icon of the party in the strategically The court directed Kumar
important Alappuzha region, P Jayarajan, once the key face to pay the amount to PM
of the party in the so-called Kannur lobby. Covid-19 Relief Fund within

You can’t curtail discussion

in eastern Ukraine. Former Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan, whose name figured a month. In case the peti-
“Hope was expressed in the gold smuggling CONTD. ON P15 tioner fails to pay the sum,
that during the planned the district collector would

in academic world: Delhi HC

third round of talks, the recover it under Revenue Re-
representatives of Kyiv covery Act within 30 days
will take a reasonable and and remit it to the PM Fund.
constructive position,” A bench of Chief Justice

the Kremlin added.
The next meeting of
delegations from Russia
and Ukraine is expected
during the weekend, ac-
cording to one of Kyiv’s
negotiators.
1,000 Indians still
T
he Delhi High Court
on Friday observed
that a document circu-
lated by historian Audrey
Truschke against historian
Vikram Sampath does not
However, the court issued
notice in the matter.
The bench was hearing an
application by Sampath al-
leging Truschke circulated a
document claiming to have
Satish Chandra Sharma and
Justice Abhinand Kumar
Shavili, which had already
declined to stall the release
of the movie, asked counsel
for the petitioner as to why
he suppressed information
pertaining to the case he had
filed at a lower court on the

in warzone: Govt
prima facie contain any signatures of many person- same subject.

A
t least 1,000 Indians
— 700 in Sumy and
300 in Kharkiv — are still
stranded in conflict zones
in eastern Ukraine, the
government said on Fri-
day, adding arranging
buses to evacuate them
was proving to be the big-
gest challenge right now.
“We will continue Oper-
ation Ganga till the last
person gets evacuated.
Roughly 2,000-3,000 (more
Indians) are likely to be
there (in Ukraine), the
number can vary,” Min-
istry of External Affairs
Spokesperson Arindam
defamatory content, reports
Bar and Bench.
Single-judge Justice Amit
Bansal also said that the
court cannot stop discus-
sions in academic world and
that Sampath cannot file ap-
plications every week to in-
junct Truschke.
“I don’t find anything defa-
matory in this letter, if she
(Truschke) is posting it there
is nothing wrong in
that...You can’t curtail the
subject of discussion in aca-
demic world. if the academi-
cians feel or have a view that
you have plagiarised some-
thing, then you can’t seek in-
junction against thousand
alities supporting her in re-
lation to her allegations of
plagiarism against Sampath.
Sampath had moved the
court stating that many of
those whose signatures were
on that document had come
forward to state that they
have never signed such a
document.
“There are people who
have said that they did not
sign this letter. This includes
Ramchandra Guha. Then
there is Pratap Bhanu Mehta
who also said he never
signed it,” Sampath’s coun-
sel said. The court however,
maintained that there
seemed to be nothing defam-
The court was told a com-
promise had already arrived
between the makers of the
movie and Kumar. As part
of this, Kumar was paid Rs5
crore. However, Kumar ap-
proached the high court,
seeking a stay on the release
of ‘Jhund’, claiming the set-
tlement was due to wrong in-
ducement. ‘Jhund’, a biogra-
phical sports film based on
the life of Vijay Barse, the
founder of NGO ‘Slum Soc-
cer’, was released in thea-
ters on Friday. Barse is the
coach of Akhilesh Paul and
Kumar claims he bought ex-
clusive rights in Nov 2017 to
make a film, ‘Slum Soccer’,

Salute to Warnie, the master alchemist

Bagchi said at a briefing. people,” the court remarked. atory in the letter. on the life of Akhilesh Paul.

SANDEEP BAMZAI / New Delhi
Almost a decade ago, I sat
with Shane Warne, or
'Warnie' as he was popularly
called, by the pool in a Jaipur
hotel. It was a telly interview
and I had driven down from
Delhi for it.
Warnie was the Mentor for
Rajasthan Royals at the time
and his penchant for good
life was slap-bang in the mid-
dle of his highly-hyped affair
with British actress Eliza-
beth Hurley.
It was a fascinating conver-
sation where the underlying
credo of a master craftsman
was on view. A man driven
by perpetual constancy
where he could gravitate
back to his sub-conscious us-
ing his hunger for living on
the edge like darts zeroing in
on the centre with uncanny
precision.
While bowling, he hunted
rabbits who were chasing
around the rail as he turned
into a greyhound always
looking for the kill. And
when he did set them off as
flashbang grenades, it was a
treat watching him.
Using muscle memory, he
pressed the trigger, scoping
delusional belief in his oppo-
nent using mystery and de-
ception with no allegory, but
with what you see is what
you get pentimento. The
white heat of revolutions on
the ball melted everything.
It was a long interview and
true to his form, Warnie let it
rip, as he spoke about wide-
ranging issues relating to
cricket.
Warnie's transformation
from a chubby blonde beach
bum to one of the most dan-
gerous adversaries was stu-
pendous. Making his Test de-
but against India in January
1992, he remembered the
hammering he got at the
hands of Ravi Shastri, who
smashed a double hundred
in that match.
He also thought Navjot
Singh Sidhu was one of the
best batsmen against his sor-
cery with the ball. On his
first tour of India, Warnie
had many a gladiatorial
jousts with Sidhu and of
course, Sachin Tendulkar.
At 19, Warnie on his first
visit to England stuffed him-
self with pints, chicken and
chips. He revealed how he
piled on a staggering '20kg' in
just six months after discov-
ering his love of partying in
England back in 1989.
Even in his recent Amazon
Prime documentary, Warnie
spoke about how he bal-
looned to 99kg after drinking
'10 pints every day' and enjoy-
ing a diet of 'chicken and
chips' while living in Bristol.
That was the construct of
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MUMBAI
DABBAWALA BHAVAN: A TRIBUTE
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022
TO CITY’S LUNCH BOX DELIVERYMEN
Gets 286.27 sq mt land at Shirley area in Bandra; it will be a place for dabbawalas’ families visiting Mumbai
DIPTI SINGH
dipti.singh@fpj.co.in
After being criticised for not
being able to fulfil its prom-
ise to set up a Dabbawala
Bhavan, the Shiv Sena has
now finally handed over a
letter to the office-bearers of
the Dabbawala association
earmarking a land in Ban-
dra for the building. The
Dabbawala Bhavan was first
proposed and promised in
the run-up to the 2017 BMC
election by the Shiv Sena, in
its manifesto. However, it
was kept aside citing non-
availability of land. The
BMC has now allotted 286.27
sq mt land at Shirley area in
Bandra.
The proposal was first
moved by Shiv Sena corpora-
tor and now Mayor Kishori
Pednekar in March 2019.
Pednekar’s notice of the mo-
tion was approved in a gen-
HC seeks data on
eral body meeting by then-
pending criminal
cases against
MPs, MLAs
NARSI BENWAL
narsi.benwal@fpj.co.in
With elections around the
corner, the Bombay High Court
has taken up suo motu
cognisance of pending cases
against elected representatives,
including MLAs and MPs. For
starters, the HC has asked the
Maharashtra and the Goa
governments to give data on
cases against such
representatives, which have
been stayed by the HC.
A bench of Chief Justice
Dipankar Datta and Justice
Sandeep Shinde took up suo
motu PIL in accordance with the
directives of the Supreme Court,
which had ordered HCs of all
states to monitor such cases.
Notably, the top court had in a
detailed judgment ordered all
HCs to monitor the issue and
ensure there is expeditious
disposal of criminal cases
pending against the elected
representatives.
On Friday, the Chief Justice
sought to know from advocate
general Ashutosh Kumbhakoni if
the other directives issued by
the apex court have been
complied with.
AG Kumbhakoni responded that
while some directives have been
complied with, some are yet to
be implemented. “For instance,
we have constituted special
courts etc but the directives
regarding special benches are
yet to be complied with,” the
advocate general submitted.
Hearing the submission, the
Chief Justice pointed out that
his bench would first consider
cases against elected
representatives, which have
been stayed by HC.
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No coercive action against Narayan
Rane, son Nitesh till March 10
STAFF REPORTER
Mumbai
Union minister Narayan
Rane of the BJP and his
MLA son Nitesh Rane have
relief from arrest until next
Thursday, the Malvani police
station has told a sessions
court in Dindoshi which the
father-son duo approached,
apprehending arrest in a
case concerning defaming
the kin of late Disha Salian.
The manager of late actor
Sushant Singh Rajput,
Salian had died by suicide
shortly before the actor’s
Ward delimitation: Panel to submit report on suggestions/objections to SEC
KALPESH MHAMUNKAR
Mumbai
The committee set up by the
State Election Commission
(SEC) to hear suggestions
and objections from the gen-
eral public on the proposed
electoral ward delimitations
will submit its report on Sat-
urday.
The tenure of the elected
BMC house will end on
March 7. Thereafter, the
state government has an-
nounced its intent to appoint
mayor Vishwanath Ma-
hadeshwar. In the proposal,
Pednekar had stated that
dabbawalas have a special at-
tachment with the financial
capital; they have garnered
praise and earned recogni-
tion globally for manage-
ment in delivering tiffin
without any glitches. “Tak-
ing note of their contribu-
MVA urges Guv to approve schedule
for Speaker’s election on March 9
SANJAY JOG
sanjay.jog@fpj.co.in
A day after uproar over Gov-
ernor BS Koshyari leaving
the Central Hall without
reading his address to the
joint session and attending
the National Anthem amid
slogan shouting, a Maha
Vikas Aghadi (MVA) delega-
tion led by Deputy Chief
Minister Ajit Pawar met him
on Friday and made a fresh
appeal to give his nod for
holding the Maharashtra
Legislative Assembly elec-
tions during the ongoing
budget session.
After the meeting, Pawar
said, “The delegation has
urged the Governor to sug-
gest a suitable date.” He fur-
ther noted that the delega-
tion argued that the budget
session will go on till March
25 and it will not be proper to
HSC BOARD EXAM: FIRST PAPER MODERATELY DIFFICULT
The Maharashtra Board’s Class 12 exam commenced on Friday; 14,72,574 students have registered
for the HSC exams in the state, including 3,35,020 from Mumbai. This time, the board has
increased the number of centres to ensure Covid protocols are followed. Photo Bhushan Koyande
The mother of late
Disha Salian who was
manager of late actor
SSR filed a complaint
against the duo
death. In the complaint filed
by Salian’s mother, offences
have been registered under
sections 211 (false charge of
offence made with intent to
injure), 500 (punishment for
defamation), 509 (word, ges-
ture or act intended to insult
modesty of woman) and un-
der the Information Technol-
an administrator to take
charge of the BMC till the
new mayor gets elected.
In December 2021, the SEC
accepted the initial draft pre-
pared by the BMC on ward
demarcation in Mumbai.
The SEC also accepted the
increase in the wards from
227 to 236. After securing per-
mission from the Commis-
sion, the BMC administra-
tion had invited suggestions
and objections on the elec-
toral ward demarcation.
Till February 14, the BMC
tion, there should be a dedi-
cated Bhavan on the lines of
Varkari Bhavan. It will serve
as accommodation for their
family members visiting
Mumbai for treatment or
other purposes,” she had
said.
In his budget speech of
2021-22, Municipal Commis-
sioner Iqbal Singh Chahal
Also appealed to clear
nomination of 12
members in the state
council pending since
November 2020
keep the Speaker’s post va-
cant. The delegation com-
prised MVA ministers Ek-
nath Shinde, Jayant Patil,
Ashok Chavan, Subhash De-
sai, Chhagan Bhujbal, Anil
Parab and Satej Patil and
Nana Patole.
The delegation recalled
that a letter was sent by the
Chief Minister’s Office on
February 21 to the Raj Bha-
van for holding the Speak-
er’s election but there has
been no decision yet. The
Congress party, which holds
the Speaker’s post, has indi-
cated that the elections may
take place on March 9 pro-
vided the Governor gives his
ogy Act, among other of-
fences. The complaint arose
from statements made by the
senior Rane at a press con-
ference. Nitesh Rane was
present at the event.
On Friday, the prosecution
sought time to file its re-
sponse to the father and
son’s common plea. The
prosecutor made a statement
at bar that it will maintain
its status quo with respect to
the arrest. The court noted
that it has recorded the pros-
ecution’s statement and di-
rected that the police shall
not effect arrest till the next
Till Feb 14, BMC had
received 893 suggestions &
objections from the public
had received 893 suggestions
and objections from the pub-
lic. The SEC had appointed a
high-level committee for
hearing them. The commit-
tee comprised Municipal
Commissioner Iqbal Singh
Chahal, Konkan Divisional
Commissioner, Additional
commissioner of Finance
department, two Collectors
sanctioned Rs 1 crore for set-
ting up the building in cen-
tral Mumbai. However, later
the civic body said that no
land is available with the es-
tate department and also the
Development Plan (DP) 2034
does not have any reserva-
tion marked for it.
The BMC administration
replied to the mayor, “As per
consent.
Moreover, the delegation
also made a fresh appeal for
an early nomination of 12
members in the Maharash-
tra Legislative Council pend-
ing from November 2020.
The government has sent re-
minders but the Raj Bhavan
has not yet given its ap-
proval. “The names have
been recommended by the
state government as per the
rules,” said the delegation.
The delegation recalled
that the Supreme Court had
recently ruled the suspen-
sion of 12 BJP legislators for
a year as unconstitutional.
“So, considering that ruling
the nomination should be
done at the earliest, it will be
injustice of the people to
those these members repre-
sent if their nomination is
not done,” said the delega-
tion in its representation.
date of March 10 in view of
the statement.
In their common plea, the
Ranes have said that the FIR
was registered with an ulte-
rior motive and certain non-
bailable offences have been
added merely to curtail their
liberty. They further said
that they have deep roots in
society, are well-known and
in the public eye, hence there
is no scope of them abscond-
ing and so there is no need of
arrest. The plea said they
will cooperate with the in-
vestigation if summoned by
the police.
of Mumbai.
The hearing process was
conducted at YB Chavan au-
ditorium on February 22-23
and around 600 citizens had
put up their grievances be-
fore the committee and 350
citizens were absent on hear-
ing date.
Thereafter, the Committee
was supposed to submit its
report before the SEC on
March 2, but the SEC extend-
ed the date and directed it to
submit the report by March
5. As per the procedure, after
Teen accused in Bulli Bai hate-app case denied bail
A sessions court has rejected the bail application of 19-year-
old Shweta Singh, an accused in the Bulli Bai hate app case in
which Muslim women were ‘auctioned’ online in early
January. Her bail plea was rejected the same month by a
section 36 of the Maharash-
tra Regional and Town Plan-
ning Act (MR&TP), 1966, a
reservation for Dabbewala
Bhavan can be made on mu-
nicipal land. However, cur-
rently, there is no such land
available... In future, if we
get vacant land, then subse-
quent reservations will be
made…”
The civic body had also
suggested another option of
starting a dedicated area for
dabbawalas on any reserved
municipal community wel-
fare centres by following the
procedure. However, after be-
ing mocked by the opposi-
tion that project was given a
miss in the budget 2022-23,
on Thursday Mayor Ped-
nekar along with standing
committee chairman Yash-
want Jadhav and BMC offi-
cials handed over a letter of
land allotment to the office
bearers of Dabbawala Bha-
Let us face it
van.
together, Raut
tells Malik family
after his meeting
FPJ POLITICAL BUREAU
Mumbai
Amid the BJP’s demand for
NCP Minister Nawab Ma-
lik’s resignation, the Shiv
Sena MP Sanjay Raut on
Friday met family members
of Malik at his Kurla resi-
dence and assured not just
the Sena’s support but of
the entire Maha Vikas
Aghadi government. Raut’s
visit came when the ruling
NCP, Shiv Sena and Con-
gress have taken a stand not
to succumb to BJP pressure
and clarified that Malik
would not resign from the
state cabinet. “After such an
incident, the family gets de-
pressed. NCP president
Sharad Pawar had visited
us assuring that the entire
party is with you. On those
lines, Raut came and visited
the family and assured that
the MVA government is ful-
ly with us,” said Malik’s
brother Kaptan Malik.
Apart from Kaptan Malik,
daughter Sana Khan, sister
corporator Saida Khan were
also present. Raut was ac-
companied by his brother
MLA Sunil Raut.
Ex-FSSAI senior
official, aide jailed
for corruption
Mumbai: Observing that
corruption by public servants
has become a gigantic problem
and no facet of public activity is
left unaffected by the stink of
corruption, a special court on
Thursday sentenced a former
senior official at the Food Safety
and Standards Authority of
India (FSSAI) to four years jail.
His aide and close associate
Virendra Doke, a director at a
firm, was sentenced to three
years imprisonment. In October
2015, the then deputy director
at FSSAI, Western Region,
Mumbai Vasant Sarvade had
demanded a bribe of Rs 2 lakh
from the finance manager of a
firm to release their
consignment of 96 metric
tonnes of sweet whey powder
that the firm had imported,
which was held at the Customs.
CBI prosecutor Sandeep Singh
said the aide, a private person
who was the director of another
firm, had also demanded the
amount from the complainant
on behalf of Sarvade and told
him where to come with the
amount. The complainant had
not wanted to pay the bribe
and had approached the
agency. -Staff Reporter
submitting the committee
report, the SEC is expected
to conduct a lottery draw re-
serving specific wards for
SC/ST, but the Commission
was awaiting the final judge-
ment from the Supreme
Court on the OBC quota.
Meanwhile, the BMC has
already started work on up-
dating the voter lists. “The
committee will submit its re-
port on Saturday and we
have also started work on up-
dating the voter lists,” said a
senior BMC officer.
Bandra magistrate court. She had then approached the
sessions court for bail. Recently, the same court had also
denied bail to her co-accused Vishal Jha, a 21-year-old
engineering student. -Staff Reporter
BUDGET SESSION
Both Houses adjourned amid slogan
shouting by BJP on OBC issue
SANJAY JOG On Thursday, the apex court
sanjay.jog@fpj.co.in
rejected the interim report of
the Maharashtra State
Backward Classes Commission
Both the Houses of state legislature were
recommending the restoration
adjourned for the day on Friday amid
slogan shouting by the BJP on the issue
of 27% political reservation
of OBC reservation in local bodies. The
BJP took aggressive posture in the as-
sembly and council, saying that the state
government should not merely talk but BJP will not allow holding of local body
walk on the restoration of OBC reserva- elections in the absence of OBC reserva-
tion in local bodies. tion.
The council was adjourned for 20 min- He said, “The Maha Vikas Aghadi gov-
utes by Chairman Ramraje Naik Nim- ernment is dishonest about protecting
balkar, expressing displeasure over the reservation. It should immediately
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s take steps and enact law on the lines of
statement on OBC reservation. However, Madhya Pradesh for protecting the quo-
thereafter he adjourned the council for ta of the OBC community.”
the day as the uproar continued. NCP Minister and Samata Parishad
Leader of Opposition Devendra Fad- founder Chhagan Bhujbal urged Fad-
navis in the state assembly demanded navis not to play politics, and said ruling
the suspension of question hour to dis- and opposition can work together to re-
cuss the restoration of OBC reservation store it. Bhujbal said there has been a
which has already been scrapped by the unanimous view that OBCs should get
Supreme Court; on Thursday, the apex the reservation and show to the country
court rejected the interim report of the and the world that ruling and opposition
Maharashtra State Backward Classes are together on this issue. “Even Fad-
Commission (MSBCC) recommending navis, who was state chief minister for
the restoration of 27 per cent political five years, did not do anything on that
reservation. Fadnavis reiterated that the front,” Bhujbal alleged.
ANTILIA BOMB SCARE CASE
Special court says cop Kazi’s
intent was to destroy evidence
STAFF REPORTER while committing the crime. duty to follow procedure. It said
Mumbai
Kazi, who served as the main that prima facie the only
accused Sachin Vaze’s intention that can be gathered
A special court that on Tuesday subordinate at the Criminal from the seizure of these articles
rejected the bail application of Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the is to destroy the entire
dismissed Assistant Police crime branch, had claimed bail evidence… performing such
Inspector Riyazuddin Kazi in the on the grounds that he was he acts cannot be part of the duty
Antilia bomb scare-Mansukh was only following orders of his of the accused. Prima facie it
Hiran murder case, has said in its superior Vaze who was heading appears the applicant gave a go
detailed order that he aided and the CIU then and that he had no by to all procedures in order to
abetted in the commission of knowledge of the reasons for destroy evidence, it said.
offence under Unlawful Activities Vaze’s orders. It also pointed out that Kazi
(Prevention) Act (UAPA). Special NIA Judge AT Wankede merely watched as Vaze put
The National Investigation pointed out in the order that material collected as part of
Agency (NIA) has alleged he Kazi had collected articles such probe into the bomb scare case
conspired with the main as DVRs and CPU without (investigated then by Vaze then)
accused and dismissed documentation and following into the Mithi river. It noted that
policeman Sachin Vaze, procedure as ensuring presence knowing well that they are
arranged fake number plates of independent witnesses material collected in connection
and destroyed CCTVs that during seizures. Being a with the case, he did not
captured Vaze’s movements responsible officer, it was his oppose it.
BMC lodges
Pre-poll booster dose complaint
for BJP as 50 docs join over false
tweet on
party in Bhayandar Chahal
Kalpesh Mhamunkar
SURESH GOLANI Mumbai
suresh.golani@fpj.co.in
appointed president
The law officer of the BMC has
(women’s wing) Reena
lodged a police complaint in
Mehta have voluntarily
Azad Maidan against a person
Over 50 practicing doctors come forward to strengthen
named Sameet Thakkar for
in the twin-city of Mira the BJP.” He said the mem-
spreading wrong information
Bhayandar have enrolled bership drive has received
themselves as active mem- an encouraging response
about BMC chief Iqbal Singh
Chahal. A tweet by Thakkar
bers of the BJP in the ongo- and they aim to cross the
stated that the Income Tax
ing membership drive. The one lakh mark soon.
department is all set to inquire
doctors were officially in- The membership drive
Chahal in the Yashwant Jadhav
ducted into the party at a gains significance as the
ceremony held under the BJP is looking forward to
case. However, the BMC chief
denied receiving such a notice.
aegis of local party chief retaining its control over
The tweet on Friday evening
Advocate Ravi Vyas and the Mira Bhayandar Munic-
read, “Big breaking, According to
municipal corporator Dr ipal Corporation (MBMC),
top sources of @Income Tax
Sushil Agarwal at the par- which goes to polls in Au-
India is all set to inquire BMC
ty’s headquarters in gust this year. However, the
Commissioner Iqbal Singh
Bhayandar West on Friday local unit of the party con-
Chahal in a standing committee
afternoon. tinues to remain a divided
chairman Yashwant Jadhav case.
The newly re-grouped doc- house after former legisla-
A notice in this regard has been
tor’s cell of the party is tor Narendra Mehta and his
served according to my source.”
headed by Dr Ashok Shuk- supporters raised a banner
Chahal then sent messages to
la. Advocate Vyas said, “We of revolt against the ap-
aim to induct intellectuals,
doctors, lawyers, chartered
accountants, social work-
pointment of Vyas as the
chief of the local BJP unit,
last year. Notably, the BJP
the media, saying, “The above
tweet is false and mischievous.
No notice has been received
from the Income Tax Department.
ers, youth and people from single-handedly rules the
all walks of life into the
party. A large number of
civic body on the virtue of
its absolute majority in the A police complaint is being filed
against this individual for
spreading false, malicious and
women led by the recently 95-member house.
mischievous fake news. The
conduct of this person is strongly
condemned.” “There is no truth
whatsoever in this tweet, and it
is totally baseless and damages
the image of the office and
Municipal Commissioner Chahal
as a reputed and highly
respected officer,” said advocate
Sunil Sonawane, the law officer
of BMC in his complaint.
₹10L: HC to Girish Mahajan
Prove bona fide by depositing
NARSI BENWAL
narsi.benwal@fpj.co.in
Dipankar Datta and Justice
Makarand Karnik was hearing
notify the date of the elections
and the Chief Minister has been
Mahajan’s PIL challenging the empowered with these powers.
The Bombay High Court on Friday state decision to alter Rule 6 and Terming these amendments as
ordered BJP legislator Girish Rule 7 of the Maharashtra ‘arbitrary and in gross breach of
Mahajan to deposit Rs 10 lakh Legislative Assembly (MLA). the Constitution of India’,
with its registry as a pre- These rules deal with the election Mahajan urged the bench to set
condition for hearing his PIL of the speaker and the deputy aside the state notification.
challenging the amendments speaker of the house. However, the bench noted that
made by the Maharashtra As per the state notification despite this notification being
government in the rules issued in December 2021, the issued in December 2021,
pertaining to the election of the state has replaced the ‘secret Mahajan moved the HC only 10
speaker of the state legislative ballot’ procedure with ‘voice days before the actual election
assembly. The HC said that it vote’. It also removed the process day. “You (Mahajan) are a sitting
‘suspected’ the bona fides of of election of the deputy speaker MLA and have approached this
Mahajan as he had approached it and decided to ‘select’ one. Court at the 11th hour, where
at the 11th hour. Further, the powers of the were you all these months? This
A bench of Chief Justice (CJ) Governor have been restricted to raises suspicion…,” the CJ added.
House break-in at Khar, valuables worth ₹13.5 lakh stolen
Uber says Mumbai is
An offence has been registered against unknown persons in connection
to a house break-in in Khar, where valuables worth ₹13.5 lakh have been
MUMBAI
incident occurred on Wednesday night when the lone occupant, a
homemaker, had gone out shopping. On return, she found the door

No dismantling of Jumbo centres yet

stolen. The police are scrutinising CCTV footage to trace the accused. The unlocked and house ransacked, with jewellery missing. –Staff Reporter MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

best-behaved city
SHASHANK RAO
shashank.rao@fpj.co.in
As an Uber rider you have rated
drivers all along. Did you know
that drivers rate their passen-
gers, too? Mumbaikars who hail
the white-yellow app-based cab,
can now verify the ratings they
get. In a recent survey, Mumbai
stood 10th among the top cities
SWAPNIL MISHRA mantled. Task Force members. We difficult to factor in. None of
swapnil.mishra@fpj.co.in The IIT-K model has sug- are also awaiting the 10th the statistical models have
gested that the fourth wave genome sequencing report been very accurate till now.
The BMC has decided to re- will start in June-end and in the next two days, which Lastly, even if a fourth wave
consider its decision of dis- peak in August, but the clearly shows Omicron is were to emerge, a fast-paced
mantling Jumbo Covid cen- severity will depend on the dominant in the city.” mass vaccination pro-
tres at Dahisar, Goregaon, variant and the vaccination Dr Mala Kaneria, consult- gramme, including boost-
cy Centre. A rider’s rating is Malad, Sion and Kanjur- status across India. Addi- ant for infectious diseases at ers, may change the tide and
based on an average of the last marg. A statistical model tional municipal commis- Jaslok Hospital and Re- diminish its intensity.”
500 trips, though Uber didn’t published by researchers sioner Suresh Kakani said search Centre, said that A doctor said all patients
TTop
op 15 Uber Rider Ratings among Indian cities
1. Jaipur 10. Mumbai clarify the number of users who from the Indian Institute of there have been many pre- mathematical models are in- at the Dahisar Jumbo cen-
have been taken under consid- Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) dictions and mathematical dicative of trends but are tres have been discharged
eration for this survey. The has claimed that there will calculations in the past and not 100 per cent definitive. and there are hardly any
2. Thiruvananthapuram, 11. Chennai
spokesperson claimed that Uber be a fourth wave in June. they have been prepared for The combination of host, vi- asymptomatic cases in the
Patna 12. Lucknow, Hyderabad,
3. Kochi, Ludhiana Delhi NCR believes that riders should have Earlier, the civic body had everything. ral and environmental fac- out-patient department. He
4. Indore, Pune 13. Bangalore more visibility and transparen- decided to retain only three Kakani said, “The deci- tors will decide the occur- said rather than shutting
cy regarding their data. By em- Jumbo centres – in Bandra sion to dismantle the cen- rence of the fourth or future down the centres complete-
powering riders with this infor- Kurla Complex (BKC), By-

with Rider Ratings and stands
first among metro cities.
On March 4, Uber revealed
that Mumbai riders have the
highest review ratings among
metros – an average rating for
5. Bhopal, Ahmedabad,
Chandigarh
6. Bhubaneswar, Nagpur
14. Kolkata
mation, it hopes to encourage
15. Guwahati
positive interactions between
riders and drivers.
Some of the parameters based
on the conversations between
users and drivers are how fast
culla (Richardson and Crud-
das) and Worli (NSCI), along
with the SevenHills Hospi-
tal in Marol, deciding to dis-
mantle others. For now,
though, all other Jumbo cen-
‘
tres was taken as the cases
dropped drastically and we
seemed to be moving to-
wards an endemic stage.
However, the IIT- Kanpur
study has made us give it a
second thought. We are in
waves.
She said, “The virus is un-
likely to stop mutating and
variants will undoubtedly
emerge. Antibody responses
of the host will decay with
time. Environmental factors
ly, it would be better to keep
them on the buffer, for im-
mediate steps in case of
emergency. He said the Jum-
bo centres have been useful
for urban slums where iso-
lation was not possible due

A question mark
Mumbaikars stands at 4.72, the riders arrive at the pick-up loca- tres will be shut, but not dis- discussions with Covid-19 and human behaviour are to small houses.
best-behaved city as per Uber tion entered on the App and the
driver ratings. However, among waiting time, if the rider is

over vaccine glut

the top 15 cities, Mumbai stands making a mess inside the Uber CASES REPORTED ON MARCH 4
10th despite the fact that there cab, whether the driver was
are multiple tier-1 and tier-2 5 stars) given to drivers or who the first time, riders can see treated with respect without Cases Deaths Recovered

in pvt hospitals
MUMBAI
cities and towns that share rank- are the worst drivers in the city. their rating and how it was cal- any arguments, whether or not 78 0 127
ings above Mumbai. “We have a two-way rating sys- culated,” said an Uber a rider slams the door of the ve-
The survey, however, doesn’t tem where riders and drivers spokesperson. hicle while getting down and
speak about ‘Driver Ratings’. can rate each other out of a max- Users can access a complete whether the rider was polite
Total cases Total deaths Total recovered

Six night buses for later workers,

There is still no way that pas- imum score of 5 based on behav- breakdown of their ratings in and courteous throughout the 10,56,807 16,691 10,36,634
sengers can know the ratings (1- iour and overall experience. For their App under the new Priva- journey.

SWAPNIL MISHRA Hospitals have to

will halt without bus stops

SHASHANK RAO
shashank.rao@fpj.co.in
From March 7, the Brihan-
mumbai Electricity Supply
and Transport (BEST) Un-
dertaking will operate spe-
cial buses from midnight to 5
am, covering the city, eastern
and western suburbs. At
least six bus routes have been
announced for the service.
BEST officials said these
routes will cater to those who
work either late or in night
shifts. These services will
cater to the hospitality in-
dustry, ward boys and nurses
working at hospitals and
nursing homes, call centres
and airports.
A BEST official said, “As
morning. Considering this,
we have started these hourly
services. Depending on the
feedback, we will decide
whether to add more routes
and where.”
The six different bus routes
covering the island city and
suburbs are from Electric
House, Mahim bus depot,
Rani Laxmibai Chowk (Sion)
and Backbay depot, all the
way till Mahim, Poisar, Sion,
Mulund and Borivali via
Mumbai Airport (see box).
BEST Undertaking will be
operating non-AC buses dur-
ing these five hours.
There will be no hike in bus
fares and it shall continue to
be charged as per regular
hours. Passengers will also
swapnil.mishra@fpj.co.in follow the same
channel through which
Amid confusion over the di- they have procured the
rective regarding disposal vaccines from the
of Covid-19 vaccines with manufacturer. It will be the
an impending expiry date,
state health minister Ra-
manufacturer who will
jesh Tope has sought guid- dispose of the vaccines
ance from the Centre and —AN OFFICIAL,
FOOD AND DRUG
MAHARASHTRA
will also hold meetings
with nodal officers. Health ADMINISTRATION Cases Deaths Recovered
officials said there is no 524 9 992
clarity on the issue owing cines after following bio-
to which many hospitals medical norms of the Pol- Total cases Total deaths Total recovered
have kept their expired lution Control Board,” he
vials with them, waiting said. 78,67,916 1,43,727 77,15,711
for fresh directives. Health analyst Ravi Dug-
Senior officials from the gal said that the govern- VACCINATED ON MARCH 4
Food and Drug Administra- ment shouldn’t have al-
tion said they will discuss lowed private hospitals to
Total Civic State Private
Route No. From To the problem with the state purchase vaccines inde- vaccinated centres centres centres
health department. An offi- pendently, he said, “A lot of 16,957 14,600 684 1,673
cial said, “The hospitals time was wasted and now it
1 Electric House Mahim Bus Depot
66 Ltd. Electric House Rani Laxmibai Chowk have to follow the same dis- has come to the last OVERALL VACCINATED TILL DATE
tribution channel through minute. They should have
202 Ltd Mahim Bus Depot Poisar Depot which they have procured acted much earlier. For pri- Total 1st dose 2nd dose
the vaccines from the man- vate hospitals, it was a 2,02,04,401 1,06,07,568 92,52,692
ufacturer. It will be the business decision which in-
302 Rani Laxmibai Maharana Pratap Chowk
manufacturer who will dis- volved both profit and
Chowk (Mulund)

8.67 lakh in city have missed 2nd dose

most sectors have resumed at
100 per cent, there are certain
categories of people who
work late at night or have to
reach quite early in the
be able to hail the bus mid- pose of the expired vac- loss.”
Precautionary dose 3,44,141 Pic: Bhushan Koyande
305 Backbay Depot Rani Laxmibai Chowk
way even when there is no
bus stop around under the 440 Ltd Mahim Bus Depot Borivali station (E) via
‘haath dhakwa bus thamb- Mumbai Airport
wa’ scheme.

1.64 crore across state have not completed vaccination

MOMENT OF PRIDE
SWAPNIL MISHRA
swapnil.mishra@fpj.co.in
The State Health Depart-
ment has revealed that 1.64
crore people missed their
second dose of Covid-19
vaccine until March 2. Of
these, 1.28 crore have
missed the second dose of
Covishield, while 36.03 lakh
gave Covaxin a miss. So far
71.2 per cent of eligible peo-
ple across the state have
taken both doses of the vac-
cine.
Healthcare officials have
attributed this to a drop in
Covid cases, besides negli-
Philosopher Saint Shri Dnyaneshwar Tukaram Maharaj World
Peace Dome Pune has been included by the World Book of
Records, London, for being the world’s largest peace dome. The
Navi Mumbai
lifts all Covid-19
structure has a diameter of 160 ft and height of 263 ft, which
rests only on 24 pillars. The World Peace Prayer Hall in the
gence and several miscon-
ceptions related to vac-
cines. State immunisation
officials said they have
been working overtime to
create awareness related to
vaccination and reaching
houses in every district to
motivate people for the sec-
ond dose, but yet the results
are not good. Meanwhile,
they have also made a list of
beneficiaries whose second
dose is still pending and it
has been circulated in each
district.
State surveillance officer
Dr Pradip Awate said dur-
ing the third wave a large
number of unvaccinated
and partially-vaccinated
people contracted Covid-19
and they have now post-
poned their inoculation.
They are expecting that in
the next one month, the dai-
ly rate will increase once
the infected individuals be-
come eligible to get the jab.
As per the data, 10.92 lakh
beneficiaries in Pune are
overdue for the second dose
of Covishield, followed by
8.14 lakh in Nashik, 8.02
lakh in Aurangabad, 7.97
lakh in Nashik, 7.56 lakh in
Thane and 6.95 lakh in
Mumbai. Similarly, for Cov-
axin, over 2.91 lakh of bene-
ficiaries in Pune have not
taken the second dose, fol-
lowed by 2.05 lakh in Buld-
hana, 1.72 lakh in Mumbai,
1.61 lakh in Nanded and 1.54
lakh in Kolhapur are due
for second dose of covid-19
vaccine.
Dr Archana Patil, joint di-
rector, Directorate of
Health and Services (DHS),
said healthcare officials
have been encouraging the
beneficiaries. Calls are be-
ing made to them and spe-
cial camps are being organ-
ised in the vicinity to in-
crease coverage.

restrictions
dome can accommodate 3000 people and the World Peace
Library covers an expanse of 62,500 sq ft. The certificate of
inclusion was presented to Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad, founder
AMIT SRIVASTAVA
president, MIT World Peace University, Pune, by Dr Rajeev
amit.srivastava@fpj.co.in
Shrivastav, vice-president, World Book of Records, India, and
Mehboob Sayyed, state vice-president, World Book of Records, It’s a new dawn for Navi Mum-
Maharashtra. baikars as beginning now there

Doc loses Rs 1.8L while recharging OTT subscription

SOMENDRA SHARMA
somendra.sharma@fpj.co.in
A recent cyber-crime case
registered by the police has
revealed that cyber fraud-
sters are keeping track of
the recharge dates of OTT
platforms of users. They
send them phishing links
over email, inducing them to
register their bank details,
so they can siphon money
from their bank accounts. A
doctor from Wadala, who
tion for an OTT platform,
ended up losing Rs 1.8 lakh to
the said fraud.
As per the doctor’s com-
plaint, her subscription had
lapsed. On Wednesday morn-
ing, she received an email re-
minding her to recharge it,
along with a link to fill in her
bank details. After following
instructions, she received an
OTP on her phone, which
when shared on link led to a
debit of Rs 1.8 lakh from her
bank account within sec-
mediately contacted the
bank and informed it to
block her card. She then ap-
proached the police and got
an offence registered in the
matter.
The police have registered
a case under sections 419
(punishment for cheating by
personation) and 420 (cheat-
ing) of the Indian Penal Code
and sections 66C (punish-
ment for identity theft) and
66D (punishment for cheat-
ing by personation by using
Information Technology
Act.
A police official said that it
appears that cyber fraud-
sters are getting information
of OTT users and are keep-
ing track of their recharge
cycle. He said, “Users should
only rely on emails and
alerts sent from the original
source and not from un-
known IDs with links. The
best way to avoid fraud is to
go directly to the OTT appli-
cation and recharge sub-
are no Covid-19 restrictions in
the city for the first time since
March 2020, when the pandem-
ic first struck. The administra-
tion lifted all restrictions from
midnight on Friday. The Navi
Mumbai Municipal Corpora-
tion (NMMC) is the only civic
body in the Mumbai Metropoli-
tan Region that has met all the
four criteria set up by the state
government, including 100 per
cent vaccination of eligible ben-
eficiaries, with 98 per cent com-
pleting their second dose.
Malls, restaurants, theatres,
hotels, schools, and other social
functions will function with 100
per cent capacity. However, all
citizens must continue to wear

Thane man held for Rs 85 crore GST fraud

wanted to recharge subscrip-
STAFF REPORTER
Thane
The Economic Offence Wing
(EOW) of Thane police have
arrested a 49-year-old man for
forging bills and documents
while filing GST returns and
duping the department of Rs
85 crore.
The arrested accused,
Ashok Musafir Rajbhar, is a
resident of Kalyan and start-
ed a firm named SCS hard-
onds. The complainant im-
ware and networking firm. In
December 2017 and January
2018, Rajbhar submitted his
documents at the GST office
to get the GST number for his
firm.
Accordingly, he filed the re-
turn for nearly Rs 475 crore by
submitting bills and other
documents and claimed input
tax credit of Rs 85 crore. The
GST department, during in-
vestigation, found that the
firm is just a name and hasn’t
computer resources) of the
undertaken any job, an EOW
official said.
A case was registered in Au-
gust last year on the com-
plaint of GST assistant com-
missioner Anil Yamghar at
Kolsewadi police station un-
der relevant sections of the
Indian Penal Code and the
Central Goods and Service
Tax Act, 2017. The EOW of
Thane police, after verifying
and gathering evidence, ar-
rested the accused on
scriptions.”
Wednesday. He was produced
in court and remanded in po-
lice custody till March 9.
The police also suspect in-
volvement of a chartered ac-
countant who could have gen-
erated the return. “We as-
sume that the amount is cred-
ited to the account. But the
credited amount can be used
by any other firm to show the
return as filed,” said a police
officer who is working on
breaking the syndicate.
masks. Social gatherings at
weddings and religious events
are open only 50 per cent
The NMMC jurisdiction falls
under Thane district, which
still hasn’t covered the 100 per
cent vaccination target.
Navi Mumbai had seen its
first Covid patient on March 13,
2020. Civic officials said since
then they have taken a number
of measures during all the
three waves. At present, there is
not a single patient at any of
their Covid care centres. How-
ever, there are few patients ad-
mitted at different hospitals. A
majority of others are in home
isolation. The city’s daily Covid
cases have also dropped to sin-
gle-digit and the total active cas-
es are less than 150.
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Ukraine hopeful about future

Two more
While some of them are uncertain of what lies ahead, many others
have set their eyes on medical licensure in the US and the UK
evac flights
land in city
Metro 2A, 7 stations to go
PRIYANKA NAVALKAR

T
priyanka.navalkar@fpj.co.in

green with solar plants

Passengers arriving at the CSMIA at 2 am, Friday, by Air India Express
ABHISHEK NAIR
Mumbai
The Centre and the National Med-
ical Council have reportedly as-
sured Indian medical students from
Ukraine that they are working out
the modalities so they can continue
their programmes either in India or
abroad and then appear for NEET-
leave early,” said Gaurav, who is
back at his Vikhroli residence. Cur-
rently worried about his KROK-1
exam in June. “During the 2014
Crimea incident, many students
who had returned, came back to
Ukraine continue with their educa-
tion,” said Gaurav, who is planning
to give the first step of USMLE
(United States Medical Licensing
Even to be eligible for the examina-
tion, we have to give Rector KROK
in May.” As the fourth year of her
course poses greater practical chal-
lenges, it’s imperative to give and
pass the examination. “The war has
put that in limbo,” said a concerned
Titli who was going to prepare for
NEXT and practise medicine in In-
dia, but doesn’t see it happening
he fourth evacuation flight
from the war-torn Ukraine
arrived at Mumbai’s Chha-
trapati Shivaji Maharaj Interna-
tional Airport (CSMIA) in the ear-
ly hours of Friday. Air India Ex-
press flight brought 185 stranded
Indian nationals, who were wel-
comed by Union minister Raosa-
heb Danve. Another flight from
Budapest landed in Mumbai on
Friday afternoon with 184 passen-
gers.
Ukrainian airspace has been shut
since February 24 and India has
been evacuating its citizens by spe-
cial flights from Romania, Hungary
and Poland.
Meanwhile, the youngest re-
turnee from the war zone so far
has been a 25-day-old baby boy.
However, his entry wasn’t that
smooth as he lacked an essential
thing, a passport. “How do we go
about getting a passport when
things are so volatile, when you
have bullets and missiles flying all
SWEETY ADIMULAM
Mumbai
Solar power plants will be set
up at all upcoming stations on
Metro Line 2 A (Dahisar to DN
Nagar) and 7 (Dahisar E to
Andheri E). The Mumbai Met-
ropolitan Region Develop-
ment Authority (MMRDA),
which is implementing the
project, is looking for an
agency that can design, engi-
neer, manufacture, supply,
store, carry out civil work,
erection of suitable structure,
testing and commissioning of
this rooftop project.
Officials said the agency will
also be required to carry out
operation and comprehensive
maintenance in the RESCO
(renewal energy service com-
pany) model for 25 years.
According to an MMRDA of-
ficial, who did not wish to be
named, “The objective is to in-
troduce green projects at sta-
tions. This will bring the sta-
tion premises in the ‘green
building’ category, which can
also obtain tax rebate in fu-
ture. Besides, the cost of ex-
penditure also reduces with
more renewable energy re-
sources.”
The MMRDA is planning to
begin Phase 1 of a 20-km
stretch on Metro Line 2A and 7
between Dhanukarwadi and
Aarey by March-end. Howev-
er, it is yet to obtain the com-
mission of railway safety cer-
tification. MMRDA commis-
sioner SVR Srinivas told the
Free Press Journal earlier
that they are ready to begin
operations as soon as the cer-
tification is received.
For commercial operations,
the MMRDA plans to use 10 In-
dian rakes. According to the
agency’s ridership assess-
ment, the initial daily rider-
ship will be nearly 5.28 lakh,
which will increase to 6.68
lakh by 2031.

60-year-old woman tries

FMG (foreign medical graduates) Examination) by the end of his without her degree. over the place. We managed to get

Man slits
examination. However, anxious- fourth year and then attempt the fi- Himanshu Ingle, a student from on board the flight but when we ar-
ness and uncertainty among stu- nal step in his sixth year so that he Chernivtsi, and a resident of Parb- rived we found that this was a

self-immolation outside
neighbour’s
dents prevails, with most of them is eligible for pursuing post-gradua- hani, was looking forward to his problem,” shared Kuntart Mak-
feeling their future hangs in the bal- tion in the US. weekly practical exam for third wana, 28.

throat over
ance. Many students in the third or year before the main KROK-1 exam- A CSMIA spokesperson said,
Ukrainian universities are

Mantralaya, booked
fourth years of their studies are ination by the end of June. His ear- “Our hearts went out to the little
talking about resuming
petty squabble
more sure and have their eyes set on lier plans included a professional boy, and we did everything in our
licensure in the UK or the USA. and linguistic assessments board capacity to make it easy for the
online classes and hope to
in Dahisar
Mahima Shrivastava from (PLAB) test in the UK after his de- parents while they were in discus-
Kharghar, a third-year student from
see students return in the gree, but now he is uncertain. sion with the immigration team.

next six months, said a

Bukovinian State Medical Universi-
ty, who left Ukraine in one of the
first batches of evacuees, told the
Free Press Journal that she was
preparing for her licensing KROK-1
examination which is mandatory
Education consultancy agencies,
however, had a more encouraging
student view. Dr Audhoot Nirgude from the
MD House consultancy agency’s
branch in Maharashtra said, “It’s a
While some waited for evacuation bit too early for the students to fig-
They have now safely reached
their hometown Ahmedabad.” STAFF REPORTER The woman Sarabhai
One of the 500 students who ar-
rived at the CSMIA on different
Mumbai
Pakhre had been STAFF REPORTER
Mumbai
flights, Siya Das, 19, said, “It has The Marine Drive police arrested by the Park
been a great relief. I saw real he- booked a 60-year-old woman
Site police last year on The Dahisar police have ar-

for all Ukrainian medical students
after finishing their third year. The
university had earlier assured of
the continuation of exams, but the
tables turned. She plans to complete
her post-graduate studies from In-
dia and said she is glad that her uni-
versity’s evaluation methods are
similar to the FMG exam.
Another student from the univer-
sity, Prathamesh Agrawal, a resi-
dent of Thane, is also a third-year
MBBS student. He chose Ukraine
for inexpensive and quality educa-
tion and wants to pursue post-grad-
uation in either the UK or Nether-
lands. He said his main exams in
June will determine whether or not
lists, Neha Shukla from Powai
booked the first ticket available and
left Ukraine on February 22. The
student from Chernivtsi had a lay-
over in Qatar and eventually made
her way to Mumbai.
“It’s necessary for me to go back to
Ukraine despite any possible back-
lash against Indian students as I am
in my third-year and KROK-1 is im-
portant for our licensure. We have
only one chance of re-attempting
the exam,” said Neha, adding that
she plans to give the National Exit
Test (NEXT) when she completes
her MBBS; she also has her eyes on
dates of USMLE and PLAB for the
USA and the UK medical licensure,
ure that out.
While students can attend online
classes in the next few weeks, their
return will be facilitated whenever
there is a positive resolution.” He
added that almost all students any-
way had plans to return to India af-
ter their degree and attempt FMG
exam or attempt for universities in
the US and the UK.
Nicy Vinu from Santa Monica
Study Abroad, who is in touch with
students and universities in
Ukraine, said how things will pan
out is not clear. Vinu said Ukrainian
universities are talking about re-
suming online classes and hope to
see students return in the next six
roes working silently and helping
fellow Indians with no strings at-
tached.”
There were also a few who came
to India with their furry friends af-
ter the compassionate decision to
include companion animals.
Supriya Kumar, 23, a medical stu-
dent who came back with her one-
year-old pet dog Coco, shared, “I
will always be indebted to the air-
port authorities who ensured that
Coco accompanied me.”
Narrating her ordeal, Anushka
Choudhary, 21, a medical student,
said, “From crossing the Ukrain-
ian-Romanian border, reaching
the airport in Bucharest, to catch-
after she tried to self-immo-
late outside Mantralaya (the
state secretariat) on Thursday
evening. The woman, Sarab-
hai Pakhre, was protesting to
cancel the FIR registered
against her claiming she was
falsely implicated in a case.
According to a police offi-
cial, she had been arrested by
the Park Site police last year
on the charges of kidnapping
and rape, along with sections
of the Protection of Children
from Sexual Offences (POC-
SO) Act, and that of Human
Trafficking Act. She is cur-
rently out on bail. Pakhre, a
the charges of
kidnapping and rape
Ghatkopar resident, claimed
that she is innocent and false-
ly implicated in the case.
On Thursday evening, as
soon as Pakhre tried to pour
kerosene on herself, the police
personnel on duty caught her.
She was later taken to Marine
Drive police station, where
she was booked under section
309 (attempt to commit sui-
cide) of the Indian Penal
Code.
rested a man on attempt-to-
murder charges after he slit
his neighbour’s throat on
March 2 when he was eating
his dinner inside a parked
auto-rickshaw. The victim,
Mahendra Babar, 26, a
labourer, sustained injuries
and is recuperating at a
civic-run hospital in Kandi-
vali.
According to Babar's state-
ment, he bought his meal
from a local food joint and
was eating inside a parked
auto-rickshaw, when his
neighbour, Rizwan Shaikh,
pushed him and the food fell

Teen found dead in Bhiwandi

he will be able to continue his edu- respectively. months. “We will have to see if we ing our flight, everything felt very on the ground.
cation in the country. Titli Biswas from Virar, however, can accommodate students in uni- uncertain and scary, till the air- Babar told the police that
Gaurav Rathod, a student from is more worried. Also a student of versities in Russia, Moldova, Latvia craft took off. We were pleasantly Shaikh is a habitual trou-

with head injuries

Bukovinian State Medical Universi-
ty, is currently in his third-year
MBBS and was about to travel to
Kyiv a day before the Russian inva-
sion. “We were fortunate enough to
I am in my third-year and
Bukovinian State Medical Universi-
ty, she said she has no idea what her
academic future looks like, which is
scary. She said, “If we fail our main
KROK exam, we can be rusticated.
I am planning to take the
first step of United States
Medical Licensing Exami-
nation by the end of my If we fail our main KROK
or Lithuania, if the war escalates as surprised with the homecoming
many European countries share the here. The airport authorities also
same standards due to the Bologna arranged onward flights for me
process that they are a part of,” and many others.”
added Vinu. STAFF REPORTER
Thane
The Bhoiwada police in Bhi-
wandi are investigating the
murder of an 18-year-old
youth, whose body was
found in a ground near
Markaj Hotel. He had seri-
ous head injuries, which the
police suspect are from a
stone attack.
As per the police, the inci-
I plan to complete my post- dent took place on the inter-
March 3. The deceased,
Gufran Mazhar Shaikh, was
a resident of Ashok Nagar.
He was shifted to a civic hos-
pital, where doctors declared
him dead. The case was reg-
istered on the complaint of
his mother.
Senior police inspector
Shankar Indalkar said, “We
are investigating the matter
and are trying to trace the ac-
cused by scrutinising CCTV
footage and gathering details
blemaker in the area.
After the food fell, Babar
confronted Shaikh, with the
latter hurling abuses and at-
tacking him with a sharp
weapon.
When Babar started bleed-
ing profusely, Shaikh fled.
The locals who witnessed
the incident alerted the po-
lice and rushed Babar to the
hospital.
Shaikh was later nabbed
from Dahisar and placed
under arrest on Thursday.
He was produced before a
local magistrate court and
remanded in police custody

CR tops all zones in

KROK-1 is important for our 4th year and then attempt exam, we can be rusticated. graduate studies from India My main exams in June will vening night of March 2 and from the local network.” for further investigation.
licensure. We have only the final step in my 6th Even to be eligible for the and I am glad that my uni- determine whether or not I
one chance of re-attempt- year so that I am eligible examination, we have to versity’s evaluation methods will be able to continue my

Go First, Vistara join in, Indigo to fly 12 more detecting ticketless travel
ing the exam. for pursuing PG in the US. give Rector KROK in May. are similar to the FMG exam education in the country.
– Neha Shukla – Gaurav Rathod – Titli Biswas here. – Mahima Shrivastava – Prathmesh Agrawal

SATISH NANDGAONKAR
Mumbai
Private airlines Go First and
Vistara have joined the Indi-
an government’s mission to
evacuate stranded citizens
from war-torn Ukraine,
while domestic market
leader IndiGo, which has
been scaling up flights, will
operate 12 more to Budapest,
Suceawa, Kosice, and War-
saw.
Wadia group’s low-cost car-
rier Go First had dispatched
the first flight to Budapest in
Hungary via Kuwait and it
brought home 177 passengers
on Friday to Delhi. The air-
line said it will fly two flights
daily till March 10 as part of
the Operation Ganga mis-
sion.
‘
also expected to join the mis-
sion and operate flights via
Dubai to Suceava in Roma-
nia.
IndiGo, which has already
completed 30 flights as part of
the mission, will operate 12
more flights till Sunday. The
confirmed that the airline airline will complete 42
will start operating flights flights, or more than half of
from Saturday. It is likely to the total repatriation flights,
fly A321 aircraft to by Sunday, and will bring
Wolfgang Prock-Schauer,
the president and COO of In-
diGo said, “We are humbled
to fulfil our responsibility by
operating more than 50 per
cent of the flights under Op-
eration Ganga and con-
tribute towards the repatria-
tion efforts by the Indian gov-
ernment. We have already
operated 30 flights bringing
back more than 6,600 of our
KAMAL MISHRA
kamal.mishra@fpj.co.in
The Central Railway (CR)
ticket checkers top among all
zonal railways in terms of de-
tecting ticketless travel in the
current financial year, fol-
lowed by the Northern Rail-
way.
Officials said, from April
2021 to February 2022, a total
of 31.1 lakh cases were detect-

50 stolen phones in 3 states traced by GRP Mumbai

Bucharest, Rzeszow,
KAMAL MISHRA AND
FAISAL TANDEL
Mumbai
The Government Railway
Police (GRP) Mumbai have
recovered over 50 lost or
stolen city phones from
outside Maharashtra – 26
from Uttar Pradesh, eight
from Bihar and eight from
Karnataka. According to
GRP Mumbai, the process
of contacting the original
owners has already started,
which officials said is a
herculean task.
Eight phones from Bihar
Air Vistara spokesperson
were tracked by the local
crime branch of GRP’s
Nerul unit. The police said
they were recovered from
Katihar, Jainagar, Vaishali,
Madhubani and Saharsa,
and are valued at close to
Rs 1.45 lakh.
Cases of theft for these de-
vices were registered at dif-
ferent police stations, in-
cluding four in Andheri,
three in Bandra and one in
Churchgate.
A GRP officer said, “We
were lucky as the IMEI
number of the phones,
which was tracked down by
Bucharest. AirAsiaIndia is
Our team spent more
than a week in remote
villages of Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka
and MP, facing opposition
from villagers and language
hurdles, to recover over 50
phones from Mumbai trains
—A SENIOR GRP OFFICIAL
the Vidyaranyapuram po-
lice, was not tampered
with.” Another officer said
they have already started
collecting details of lost
phones from various GRP
stations to track down the
back 9,200 Indians.
owners.
A senior GRP official
said, “Our team spent more
than a week in remote vil-
lages of Uttar Pradesh, Bi-
har, Karnataka and MP, fac-
ing opposition from vil-
lagers and language hur-
dles, to recover over 50
phones stolen from Mum-
bai trains.” He said the
phones had been sold at
cheap rates to those who
can’t afford phones from
the regular market.
The official said expen-
sive phones can be sold in
the black market and their
citizens till today.”
IMEI number can be
changed before resale in
other states. Sometimes,
spare parts are dismantled
for use in other phones. If
this is not done, the police
can track the phone once
it's switched on, even if an-
other SIM card is inserted.
GRP Commissioner
Quaiser Khalid (Mumbai)
said, “For the recovery of
stolen phones from other
states, special teams need
to be formed. Team We are
trying our best to handover
all these phones to rightful
owners within a week.”
ed and a revenue of Rs 186.53
crore realised, which is the
highest in terms of revenue
among all zonal railways. Of
this, Rs 20.88 crore penalty
was realised by CR ticket
checkers in February alone
from 3.41 lakh cases of irreg-
ular or ticketless travel.
During the drive, 52,765 per-
sons not adhering to Covid ap-
propriate behaviour or not
wearing masks were also de-
tected and Rs 84 lakh was re-
alised as penalty in the cur- regular travel and realised a Officials said intensive
rent financial year. fine of Rs 165.56 crore. check posts have been set up
As per data, up to January Officials said regular and at all major stations of each
2022, 25.49 lakh cases of irreg- surprise checks against tick- division of Central Railway to
ular and ticketless travel were etless travellers were intensi- curb ticketless travelling in
detected by ticket checkers of fied during peak rush peri- unreserved segments. Simi-
Northern Railway, who col- ods, apart from several vigor- larly, instructions have been
lected a fine of Rs 147.82 crore. ous drives such as ambush also issued to ensure effective
However, up to January 2022, and fortress checks, in associ- manning of all designated
CR ticket checkers detected ation with the Railway Pro- /functional gates of all major
27.69 cases of ticketless or ir- tection Force. stations.
 OMMODITIES Rupee plunges below 76-mark on soaring crude amid Ukraine crisis
MONEY
Services sector expands modestly
GOLD: 51,863 75 The rupee on Friday slid below the 76-mark for close to 76.17 against the US dollar, the lowest
the first time this year and settled at an 11-week closing level since December 15, 2021. Persistent
SILVER: 67,996 453
low as investors assessed the global economic foreign fund outflows and a weak trend in
impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict amid rising domestic equities also weighed on the local unit,
crude oil prices. The rupee fell by 23 paise at forex traders said. MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

BIZ BUZZ

in February as pandemic retreats

GIC studying the $115 mn suit by
Rs 12 hike
AM Re Syndicate Inc in United States
The Indian government-owned General Insurance Corporation
in fuel price
of India Ltd (GIC) has said it is currently in the process of
studying the AM Re Syndicate Inc's complaint and
quantification of its $115 million damage claim in detail to
needed for
determine the next steps. The US-based AM Re, a reinsurance
provider, has filed a suit for $115 million against GIC for
break-even
cancelling its agreement and non-payment of commissions for
business it brought for the Indian reinsurer. INDIA SERVICES BUSINESS ACTIVITY INDEX PRINTS AT 51.8 IN FEBRUARY; CROSSES PRE-COVID LEVELS
AGENCIES
New Delhi
India's forex reserves down by hampered by input shortages, the pandemic
and local elections," the report said.
$1.4 billion to over $631 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $1.425 billion
"International demand for Indian services re-

during the week ended February 25. The Reserve Bank of

Healthy demand as well as easing Covid-19 re- mained subdued in February, as indicated by a

India's forex reserves decreased to $631.527 billion from

strictions sequentially accelerated India's serv- further decline in new business from abroad."

$632.952 billion reported for February 18. The country's forex New Delhi: Petrol and diesel
ice sector growth in February 2022. On consolidated manufacturing and services

reserves comprises of foreign currency assets (FCAs), gold prices, which have been on a
Accordingly, the seasonally adjusted India level, the Composite PMI Output Index rose

reserves, SDRs, and the country's reserve position with the IMF. freeze for the past four months in
Services Business Activity Index came in at from 53.5 in February to 53 in January.

view of assembly elections in

51.8 (index reading) for February, higher than "Manufacturing firms recorded a notably

states like Uttar Pradesh, need to

51.5 in January. stronger increase in business activity than

be increased by over Rs 12 per

CIL's pithead coal may rise further The PMI ranges between 0 and 100, with a their services counterparts, although rates of

litre by March 16 for fuel retailers

reading of above 50 indicating an overall in- expansion quickened in both cases."
by FY22-end; current stock at 43 MT
State-owned CIL on Friday said the current coal stock of 43 to break even.
crease compared to the previous month. and the retreat of the pandemic, the IHS Mark- "Similarly, new orders increased at quicker

million tonnes (MT) at its pithead is likely to increase further International crude oil prices
Besides, the headline figure pointed to a mod- it India Services PMI report said. rates among services companies and goods pro-

by the end of the current financial year and this will help the shot above USD 120 a barrel for
erate rate of expansion that was marginally According to survey participants, marketing ducers, with the latter seeing the sharper rise.

company gear up for meeting the coal demand of summer the first time in nine years on
quicker than in January. efforts, demand resilience and new client wins At the composite level, the rate of expansion re-

which is on the advent. Coal India Ltd (CIL) accounts for over Thursday before retreating a little
The upturn was attributed by panellists to boosted sales. mained below trend, despite improving from

80 per cent of the overall domestic coal output. to USD 111 on Friday, but the gulf
greater bookings, better demand conditions "There were, however, signs that growth was January's six-month low."

between cost and retail rates has

only widened.
M&M, IIT Madras incubated entity
sign pact to launch campers in India
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) on Friday said it has signed a
NSE invites Timing, communication key to With international oil prices - on
which domestic fuel retails are
directly benchmarked - spiking in
pact with Campervan Factory, an IIT Madras-incubated research- applications for the last two months, state-owned
based caravan manufacturing company, to launch campers in
India. These well-equipped campers, based on the double- MD, CEO post
effective monetary policy: Das fuel retailers "need a massive
price hike of Rs 12.1 per litre on
cab Bolero Camper Gold platform, will cater to the self-drive AGENCIES or before March 16, 2022, just to
tourism segment that is gaining popularity in the country. New Delhi: Leading stock exchange New Delhi breakeven and a price hike of Rs
mensurate actions to build credi-

NSE, which is facing allegations of 15.1 is required" after including

bility and instil wider confidence

governance lapses, has started the hunt margins for oil firms, ICICI
in the policies.

for a new managing director and chief Securities said in a report.

Mahindra & Mahindra partners Amid growing pressure to in- "We also recognise that commu-

executive officer as the five-year tenure The basket of crude oil India
crease policy rates to control in- nication needs to be backed by
with CSC Grameen e-Store
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Friday said it has partnered with of incumbent chief Vikram Limaye is buys rose to USD 117.39 per
flation, the Reserve Bank of India commensurate actions to build

CSC Grameen eStore, a government of India initiative, to ending in July. barrel on March 3, the highest
(RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das credibility and instil wider confi-

deepen connections with over 7 lakh villages in India. The The exchange has invited applications since 2012, according to
said on Friday monetary policy is dence in our policies," he said.

partnership will harness CSC Grameen's digital platform to from candidates having IPO (initial information from the Petroleum
an art of managing expectations "In this process, communication

facilitate Mahindra vehicle enquiries and real-time online lead public offering) experience for the role Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC)
and central banks have to make has gained importance although

transfer to M&M from deep rural pockets, the company said of the top post before March 25, of the oil ministry. This compares
continual efforts to shape and an- it works both ways - while too

in a statement. according to a public notice issued on to an average of USD 81.5 per

Das emphasised that the
chor market expectations. much of communication can con-

Friday. barrel price of the Indian basket

"Monetary policy is not merely a fuse the market, too little may

Limaye is eligible for another term. central bank's communication of crude oil at the time of freezing
science where we tweak some in- keep it guessing about the central

However, as per Sebi's rule, the of petrol and diesel prices in early
needs to be backed by
Parle Agro ropes in actor Ram Charan strument to achieve an objective. bank's policy intent. Therefore,

incumbent needs to compete with November last year.

It is also an art of creating new in- central banks have to tread a very

commensurate actions to build

as brand ambassador for Frooti
Parle Agro on Friday said it has signed actor Ram Charan as a other candidates to win the next term. "With state elections getting
struments and taking policy calls fine line," the RBI Governor said.

credibility and instil wider

brand ambassador for its mango juice brand Frooti. Charan He was appointed as the NSE chief in over next week, we expect daily
in response to anticipated and Das said as monetary policy is

and Alia Bhatt, who is already a brand ambassador, will July 2017, following the exit of the fuel price hikes to restart across
evolving challenges and commu- an art of managing expectations,

become the face for Frooti. The company is looking at an exchange's former MD and CEO Chitra confidence in the policies both gasoline and diesel," JP
nicating them with prescience central banks have to make con-

"action packed" summer of 2022, two years after major Ramkrishna. Among various Morgan said in a report.
and clarity, especially during cri- tinual efforts to shape and anchor

beverage companies missed out on the peak season because allegations, issues have been raised in The seventh and final phase of
sis times," the RBI Governor said market expectations, not just

of the coronavirus pandemic, Parle Agro said in a statement. various quarters that why application polling for the Uttar Pradesh
while addressing an event at the munication are key to effective through pronouncements and ac-

was not invited at the time when legislative assembly is on March 7

National Defence College, Min- monetary policy," he said. tions but also through a constant

Ramkrishna was appointed as the MD and the counting of votes is

istry of Defence, in the national However, Das emphasised that refinement of their communica-

and CEO in 2013. slated for March 10.

Kotak Bank, IOC launch Indian Oil capital.
"Decisiveness, timing and com-
the central bank's communica-
tion needs to be backed by com-
tion strategies to ensure the de-
sired societal outcomes.
Kotak co-branded fuel credit card
Kotak Mahindra Bank and Indian Oil Corporation have
launched Indian Oil Kotak co-branded fuel credit card, they
said in a joint release today. The partnership will offer a
rewards programme giving customers value on fuel spends
and on special non-fuel and frequent-spend categories, such
Nifty index logs second steepest Gold set to sparkle on
as dining and groceries. More than 98% of Indian Oil Corp's
over 33,000 fuel stations accept credit card, debit card, and
wallet payments, the release said.
month-on-month fall in two years elevated commodity prices
AGENCIES AGENCIES
New Delhi New Delhi
In February, DIIs recorded the
Coal India targets highest-ever sales highest inflows since March 2020
at $5.6 billion, whereas FIIs
to power sector at 548 million tonne
Amid high demand for coal, Coal India Ltd aims to dispatch
February became the second con- pulled $5 billion from the market, Inflationary monetary and fis-

548 mln tn of coal to the power sector in the ongoing financial

secutive month to witness a de- it added. cal policies combined with ele-

year, which would be the highest ever, the state-owned miner

cline in Nifty index and the sec- "The Russia-Ukraine conflict vated global crude oil and com-

said in a statement. This would be 23.2% on-year increase

ond steepest month-on-month fall has resulted in a global risk-off, modity prices could cause a

from 445 mln tn, and would meet the projections of the
in the past 23 months, brokerage with equity markets undergoing spike in domestic inflation,

Central Electricity Authority under the power ministry.

house Motilal Oswal Financial intermittent bouts of correction which in turn will be supportive
Services said in a report. and elevated volatility. for gold as investors strive to
The Nifty ended 3.1 lower The uncertainty over the dura- keep up with the inflation, said mestic gold prices, it said.
NSE joins hand with Telangana month-on-month in February at
16,794 points, it said.
tion and magnitude of the extant
conflict could keep the market jit-
Quantum Mutual Fund in a re-
port.
"While tightening of financial
conditions is fundamentally
govt to fuel growth of MSMEs
Leading stock exchange NSE on Friday said it has collaborated
"The global and local markets tery and dependent on news Besides, a flight of capital negative for gold, there are mul-

with the Telangana government to encourage and support

were jolted by Russian President Outflows by foreign institu- flow." from India due to a widening tiple risks on the sidelines

the MSMEs (micro, small & medium enterprises) of the state

Mr. Vladimir Putin's decision to tional buyers have been sharp in In the sectoral space, the PSU current account deficit and which, if materialised, can help

for listing. As part of the pact, NSE with the support of the
launch a special military opera- the past two months, however, banks declined 11 per cent, media tightening global financial con- those with a strategic portfolio

Telangana government will conduct awareness drive through

tion for demilitarisation of the same was matched by sharp- fell 10 per cent, real estate 9 per ditions could put downward allocation to the metal to better

seminars, camps, knowledge sessions, road shows and

Ukraine," the brokergae house er inflows by domestic institu- cent, telecom 8 per cent and auto- pressure on the Indian rupee, navigate financial markets in

workshops to guide corporates across the state in fund

said in the report. tional investors. mobiles 8 per cent. which will be conducive for do- these uncertain times."

raising on NSE Emerge platform, and also handhold the

companies in the listing process. RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Auto engineer jobs witness 7%

Aviation veteran Sanjiv Kapoor BRICS bank freezes all GlobalData
uptick in February: Monster.com
Hiring demand for automotive engineers grew eight per cent
sequentially in February driven by an uptick in the electric
appointed Jet Airways CEO new Russia transactions cuts India’s
vehicles (EV) market, according to a report. With the growth SATISH NANDGAONKAR 2013 until October 2015, AGENCIES
of the EV market in the past year, the automotive, ancillaries Mumbai shepherding the airline Beijing
new transactions in Russia on

and tyres industry witnessed a seven per cent month-on- through a period of record
hold", it said. 2022 growth
month growth in February, online employment solutions firm The Jalan Kalrock high oil prices and a cash
"NDB will continue to conduct

Monster.com said in the report. Consortium, the new crunch, to cultural and
The New Development Bank (NDB) business in full conformity with the
forecast to 7.8%
proposed promoters of Jet operational transformation,
of the BRICS bloc has put all new highest compliance standards as an

Airways, on Friday ownership change, and

transactions in Russia on hold cit- international institution", it said.

announced the profitability within 15

SPI, Adani Solar to promote solar ing the "unfolding uncertainties The NDB was established by

appointment of Sanjiv months of assuming charge.

and restrictions", amidst the Brazil, Russia, India, China and
energy usage in rural areas of 4 states
Smart Power India (SPI) on Friday announced partnering with Kapoor as the Chief Murari Lal Jalan, Lead
Ukraine crisis. South Africa (BRICS) to mobilise

Adani Solar to encourage solar energy usage in rural areas of Executive Officer for the Singapore Airline joint Partner of the Jalan-
The NDB's move came a day after resources for infrastructure and

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. While SPI is a grounded full service venture, from 2016 until Kalrock Consortium and
the Asian Infrastructure Invest- sustainable development projects

subsidiary of the US-based The Rockefeller Foundation, Adani airline. 2019. During his tenure, proposed Non-Executive
ment Bank (AIIB) put on hold all its in BRICS and other emerging

Solar is the solar photovoltaic manufacturing arm of Adani Group. Kapoor will join on April the airline grew from 9 Chairman of Jet Airways New Delhi: GlobalData, a London-
projects in Russia and its ally Be- economies and developing coun-

4, 2022 from his present aircraft and 40 flights a said “Sanjiv is a people’s based data analytics and consulting
larus. tries.

assignment as President of day to 38 aircraft and over person and has all company, on Friday said it has
"The New Development Bank On Thursday, the China-based

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. 200 flights a day. qualities of a great leader. lowered India's economy growth
BMW rolls out 1,00,000th Made-in-India (NDB) applies sound banking prin- AIIB put on hold all its projects in

An experienced aviation Prior to Vistara, Kapoor led I am certain he will be forecast to 7.8 per cent for 2022 due
ciples in all its operations, as stated Russia and its ally Belarus.
car from TN manufacturing unit
German luxury car maker BMW has rolled out the 1,00,000th professional, Kapoor had the turnaround of low cost able to lead Jet Airways to the nation's exports being
in its Articles of Agreement", a The bank's decision was regarded

Made-in-India car manufactured at its facility at neighbouring served as the Chief airline SpiceJet in 2014- and make it become the impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war
statement by the bank posted on its as noteworthy considering that

Singaperumalkoil on Friday. A BMW Individual 740Li M Sport Strategy and Commercial 2015 as its COO and de most preferred full-service and spiking oil prices causing ripple
website on Thursday said. Russia is its third-largest share-

Edition received the special badge marking the milestone, a Officer at Vistara, a Tata- facto CEO from November carrier of India.” effects.
"In light of unfolding uncertain- holder. India is the second-largest

company statement said. In a statement, it said rupee is likely

ties and restrictions, NDB has put shareholder after China.

GLOBAL INVESTORS PUT $23 BN IN THE SECTOR DURING 2017-21, AS AGAINST 47.5 BN OVER THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS to further depreciate against US
dollar while soaring commodity
prices will push inflation up.
Baroda AMC to merge with BNP
However, Indian banking sector will
Paribas AMC with effect from Mar 14
Baroda Asset Management India Ltd will be merged into BNP
Paribas Asset Management India Pvt Ltd with effect from Mar
Foreign investment in Indian real estate jumps three-fold likely remain resilient.
"The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will
14, according to separate newspaper notices from both entities. AGENCIES have a negative impact on India's
Baroda Asset Management India is the investment manager New Delhi exports and spike in oil prices will
Colliers said. During 2017-21, the office sector

of Baroda Mutual Fund. BNP Paribas AMC will take over the cause ripple effects on input prices
According to the data, foreign in- had 43 per cent share in total for-

rights to manage Baroda Mutual Fund and will become the and consumer goods leading to
vestment in real estate stood at eign investments followed by

investment manager of the latter's schemes, as per the notice. inflationary pressures.
Foreign capital flows into the Indi- USD 23.9 billion during 2017-21 pe- mixed-use sector accounting for 18

"Against this backdrop, GlobalData

an real estate jumped over three- riod as against USD 7.5 billion per cent. The investments in the

revises down the country's economy

fold to USD 23.9 billion during during the 2012-2016 period. industrial and logistics sector

growth forecast by 0.1 percentage

Tea exports decline marginally 2017-21 period as compared to the Total investments in Indian real stood at third position, surpassing

point to 7.8 per cent for 2022," the

previous five years, according to estate stood at USD 49.4 billion the residential sector.
during January-December 2021
Tea exports during the 12 months of 2021 declined statement said.
Colliers-FICCI report. during the 2012-2021 period, of Foreign investors remained cau-

marginally at 195.50 million kilogramme from 209.72 million Ukraine and Russia together
In its report 'Foreign invest- latory reforms introduced in 2016. which 64 per cent came from for- tious about the residential sector

kg during the previous similar period, according to latest Tea accounted for 2.2 per cent share of
ments in Indian real estate turn a "Foreign investors, who had pre- eign investors. in the aftermath of the NBFC cri-

Board data. Value of tea exports almost remained the same total imports of India in 2020.
corner', property consultant Col- viously refrained from investing The share of foreign invest- sis and subdued residential sales,

during the last 12 months which stood at Rs 5,246.89 crore, India mainly imports mineral fuels (34
liers mentioned that the global in- in the Indian real estate market ments in Indian real estate has Colliers said. The share of resi-

compared to Rs 5,235.29 crore in the similar corresponding per cent of the total imports), natural
vestors have shown an increased due to the lack of transparency, grown to 82 per cent during 2017- dential assets in total foreign in-

period of 2020. --Agencies pearls and semi-precious stones.

inclination towards investment in started investing in the country 2021, compared to 37 per cent in vestments has reduced to 11 per
Indian real estate buoyed by regu- with greater optimism from 2017," the preceding five-year period. cent in 2017-2021.
 India Inc stares at huge
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022
MONEY

impact from Ukraine war

MARKET WATCH

How is the RBI SENSEX 54333.81 -768.87 NIFTY 16245.35 -252.70

controlling Rupee? Sensex drops 769 pts,

BY TEJI MANDI
Nifty slumps below
R
ussia-Ukraine’s
conflict has affect-
ed the world’s
stock markets and for- Supply chain disruptions, cost escalations, commodity price spike to be fallout of invasion
key 16,250 mark
AGENCIES
eign exchange. However,

T
he benchmark in- took the resistance near

the rupee's volatility is a
crucial topic that needs
not be overlooked be-
cause of the rising infla-
tion. And that’s when RBI
(OMO) bond purchases to
New Delhi
plemented at an accelerated pace, es- dices closed in the 16,800 and corrected
pecially in the EU, to offset depend- red on the last day sharply. It made a couple
ence on Russian gas. of trading this week. of attempts to clear the
Sanctions on Russia will lead to cost "Disruption in nickel supply could Both Sensex and Nifty resistance of 16,800 but
escalations because of alternative keep both nickel and stainless steel plunged lower at end of due to constant profit

What Does That Mean?

comes into the picture. also ease bond yields. sourcing, delays in establishing new prices in the stratosphere. We note trading. Bank Nifty was booking at higher levels

What’s Happening?
Let’s read!
The Reserve Bank of In-
dia is our last resort in
times of crisis. And guess
what? We are in deep
trouble. Russia-Ukraine’s
conflict came when we
were buried in rising in-
flation, semiconductor
shortage, high commodi-
ty prices etc. Global crude
oil prices and geopolitical
tensions are weighing on
the Asian currency mar-
Let’s explain this simply -
RBI is the sole custodian
of FOREX reserves in In-
dia. It maintains it to con-
trol the Indian economy.
When the RBI wants to in-
crease the value of the In-
dian rupee, it pumps for-
eign currency into the
market and pumps out In-
dian money. This shows
appreciation of the Indi-
an rupee, which has not
been happening lately.
sources, delays in payments and con-
sequent deferrals in shipment releas-
es, among others.
In addition, the sanctions will im-
pact the prices of aluminium, nickel,
steel, thermal coal, and PCI coal pos-
itively, Motilal Oswal Institutional
Equities said in a report.
"We believe the sanctions on Russia
will lead to a disruption in supply
chain for several commodities and it
may take up to several months to re-
instate the entire supply chain.
Prices are likely to remain elevated
until this is achieved," the report
said.
Payments are likely to be delayed
and complicated mechanism would
need to be adopted. Costs of sea
freights and insurance are likely to
shoot up. With a near-term focus on
energy security, carbon prices will re-
main disrupted. However, this dis-
ruption could be a short-term phe-
nomenon as companies readjust and
refocus on de-carbonization plans,
the report said.
Capex on renewables could be im-
that nickel is already at a decadal down 1.5 percent. it failed. For the traders,
high," the report said. At close, the Sensex 16,350 -16,400 would be
Russia was the second largest crude was down 768.87 points the immediate resist-
producer globally in 2020 with 9.86 or 1.40 percent at ance level. Above the
mbpd. It was the fourth largest steel 54,333.81. The broader same, the index could
producer in the world in 2020 with Nifty was down 252.60 move up to 16,550 and
73.4 mtpa, competing closely with points or 1.53 percent at any further upside could
Japan (third largest with 83.2 mt) and 16,245.40. About 1,204 lift the index up to
India (second with 99.6 mt). shares have advanced, 16,700. On the other side,
In 2020, Russia was also the third 2,075 shares declined, as long as the index is
largest aluminium producer (at 3.6 and 96 shares are un- trading below 16,350, the
mt) and the third largest nickel pro- changed. selling pressure is likely
ducer (at 250 kt) in the world. In Except for IT, all other to continue. Below
terms of global trade, Russia cur- indices were trading in which, the correction
rently accounts for 9-10 per cent of the red. Auto, metals, wave will continue till
global aluminium exports. power, capital goods, re- 16,000-15,900, Athawale

What Lies Ahead?

ket. The Indian rupee is alty were down over 2-3 said.
seeing wild swings. It has percent. BSE midcap in- Besides Russia pene-
depreciated over 2% since
February 24. To control
this, the RBI may have
sold up $2 billion in the
The RBI will keep a close
watch on the currency
market since every other
Steel prices rise Rs 5,000 War set to raise fertiliser dex fell 2.3 percent and
smallcap index 1.6 per-
cent.
Among the top losers
trating deeper into
Ukraine, what also hurt
sentiments were the In-
dian government's deci-
local currency market to
stop the volatility in the
good’s cost rises. Howev-
er, we can't afford a depre- per tn on supply chain hit prices, govt subsidies at end of trading were
Titan Company, Maruti
sion to postpone the
mega initial public of-

AGENCIES AGENCIES
exchange market. Big ciating rupee since it has Suzuki, Asian Paints, fering of Life Insurance

New Delhi New Delhi

banks were seen selling
dollars on behalf of RBI
in the spot market, said
media sources.
On March 8, the RBI
will hold a buy-sell auc-
tion to manage surplus
liquidity in the banking
system and enhance the
supply of dollars in the
exchange market. To sup-
port the demand-supply
and control inflation, RBI
will suck out liquidity
and rebalance it with
open market operation
already lost 1.82% against
the US dollar this year,
making it the worst-per-
forming Asian currency.
Therefore, RBI will moni-
tor the forex market and
pump out excess liquidity.
Domestic steel makers
have hiked the prices of
hot-rolled coil (HRC) and
TMT bars by up to Rs 5,000
per tonne as supply chain
is being impacted amid on-
going Russia-Ukraine con-
flict.
According to industry
sources, the prices have
been increased in the past
few days and are expected
to go up further in the com-
ing weeks with the crisis
adding that it is a rise of
about 20 per cent compared
to the rates a few weeks
ago.
India meets 85 per cent of
its coking coal, a key
India's agriculture sector is
expected to face the heat
from hostilities between
Russia and Ukraine which
are expected to push up
prices and availability of --
Potash -- a key component
used in the manufacturing
of fertilisers.
At present, Belarus and
Russia are key suppliers of
Potash in the global market.
On the other hand, India
is a major importer
Canada are not willing to
raise production, thereby,
keeping the prices at an ele-
vated level.
Consequently, the supply
crunch is expected to in-
Hero MotoCorp and Tata
Motors. Dr Reddy's Lab-
oratories, ITC, Tech
Mahindra, Sun Pharma
and UltraTech Cement
were the biggest gain-
ers.
Investors follow glob-
al market trends
Investors are selling in
droves and are simply
following the trend in
the world equity mar-
kets. The raging war be-
tween Russia and
Ukraine has already
made investors jittery
Corporation of India
into the next financial
year, said, Prashanth
Tapse, Vice President
(Research), Mehta Equi-
ties Ltd. Blame the nega-
tivity to upbeat crude oil
prices as they hit fresh
highs above $116 per
barrel mark in Thurs-
day's session and re-
mained buoyant in to-
day's trade as well. The
street will keenly watch
on how RBI tackles with
a backdrop of higher oil
and commodity prices,

Teji Mandi (TM Investment Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) is a SEBI

deepening between the two steel making raw material, of Potash, which is used in crease Potash import prices about the near-term and most importantly,

registered investment advisor. Information in this article

countries. requirement from imports. the manufacture of fertilis- to around $500-600 per MT prospects, said Amol growth-supporting fiscal

should not be construed as investment advice. Please

After the price revision, a While Australia remains ers. in the near term as against Athawale, Deputy Vice policies. Nifty’s long

visitwww.tejimandi.com to know more.

tonne of HRC will cost the main buying destina- At an overall level, Russia, imports made at around President - Technical Re- term charts are still
around Rs 66,000, while the tion, part of requirement Ukraine and Belarus con- $280 per MT for the major search, Kotak Securities painting a bearish pic-

NEWS IN BRIEF
buyers will get TMT bars
for about Rs 65,000 per
tonne, the sources said on
Friday.
"The war is impacting
NALCO raises prices of all aluminium the supply chain at the in-
products by nearly 3% from Tuesday ternational level leading to
is met from countries like
South Africa, Canada and
the US.
Tata Steel CEO and MD T
V Narendran said, "Both
Russia and Ukraine are
manufacturers and ex-
tribute 10-12 per cent of In-
dia's total fertiliser im-
ports.
Earlier, India was explor-
ing opportunities to import
Belarusian Potash through
Russian ports, now with
part of FY2022.
Furthermore, higher
prices will also drive up
government subsidies.
"With both (Belarus and
Russia) being sanctioned
the supply crunch in the
Ltd. With commodity
prices on the rise, corpo-
rates heavily dependent
on commodities would
have to battle rising
prices and falling cur-
rency, which would im-
ture with immediate tar-
gets at 15901 mark. Con-
firmation of strength
only above Nifty 16,807
mark.
In sectoral loss, BSE
Auto was the biggest los-

National Aluminium Co Ltd has raised the prices of all its

an increase in input cost. porters of steel in addition sanctions that option may global market will rise," pact their operating pa- er with loss of 7.36.per-

aluminium metal products by nearly 3%, or 8,800 rupees, per

Coking coal is trading at to being suppliers of raw face challenges. said Rohit Ahuja, Head - rameters going ahead. cent. Most of the re-

tn with effect from Tuesday. Following the latest revision,

USD 500 per tonne," an in- materials including coking Besides, other Potash Research and Outreach, Technically, post-sharp maining sectors lost be-

prices of NALCO's products are within a range of 308,250-

dustry executive said coal and natural gas.” miners mostly based in ICRA. pullback rally, the Nifty tween 1 to 4 per cent.

335,750 rupees per tn.

INDIAN INDUSTRY CAUGHT IN CROSSFIRE
India's sugar exports estimate revised Conflict to hit
upward to 7.5 MT for this year: ISMA
India's sugar exports are estimated to increase 15.38 per cent
global auto Pharma exports may be hit if war extends
year-on-year to 7.5 million tonnes (MT) in the current supply chain, AGENCIES
marketing year 2021-22, on likely rise in demand for the New Delhi
at over $1 bln a year. $1.2 bln, contributing around 5% to

Indian sweetener amid the possibility of a global deficit,

"Till February, all commitments the total exports.

industry body ISMA said on Friday. The country has physically

says FADA (exports) were fulfilled, but for Russia's share in the total exports

exported 4.2 MT of sugar till February of the current marketing

The Pharmaceuticals Export Pro- March and beyond, everything is stood at around $597 mln, while

year, against the export contracts already undertaken for

motion Council of India, the indus- uncertain," R. Uday Bhaskar, direc- that of Ukraine was $181 mln.

shipment of six million tonne, it said.

try body under the Ministry of
Commerce, is worried that if the
ongoing Russia-Ukraine war does-
Toonz Media Group partners with n't end soon, pharma exports from
India may be hit. Russia and the
US's Hearst Media Production Group
Technopark-based Toonz Media Group has announced a
Commonwealth of Independents
maceutical majors like Dr Reddy's
Laboratories Ltd, Cipla Ltd and
tor general of the industry body,
told Informist. He said if the war
goes on beyond a period, it would
hurt exports to this region substan-
tially, and exporters may shy away
from risks. For 2020-21 (Apr-Mar),
Bhaskar said pharmaceutical ex-
ports in 2020-21 saw overall on-year
growth of 18% due to panic buying
because of the pandemic. The
growth in Russia and the CIS re-
gion was at 30%. Trade settlements

partnership with leading American production and distribution

States, which includes Ukraine, are Sun Pharmaceutical Industries total pharmaceutical exports to such as rouble-to-rupee was also a

company Hearst Media Production Group to produce new

key markets for some Indian phar- Ltd, as exports to this region stand Russia and the CIS region stood at key issue.

animated productions. Hearst Media Production Group, a

business unit of Hearst Television, is a producer and distributor AGENCIES Mumbai Port Authority Vodafone set Muthoot Group observes First
of television programming with more than 30 series and New Delhi
hundreds of hours of content annually on leading broadcast Anniversary & Remembrance
station groups and networks. The conflict between Rus- addresses media on to infuse
sia and Ukraine may hit Day of Late MG George Muthoot
Conducts special month long CSR activities
Indian corrugated box industry on verge the global automotive sup-
ply chain, including the PM Gati Shakti Rs 3,375 crore
of closure due to rising kraft paper
The Corrugated Box Industry in the country with 400+ in Voda Idea AGENCIES
availability of semiconduc-

Automatic Corrugators and more than 10,000 semi-automatic New Delhi

tors, which had just started

units, mostly in MSME sector, is facing immense stress on

improving, the Federation

account of the unprecedented cost escalations and resultant

of Automobile Dealers As- Mumbai: Promoter Voda-

supply dislocation over last 2 years. ICCMA (Indian Corrugated

sociations said today. fone plans to infuse up to Rs Cochin: The Muthoot

Case Manufacturers Association) on behalf of entire Corrugated

Due to the ongoing war, 3,375 crore into debt-ridden Group – a financial con-

Box Industry has appealed to save the industry by granting at

we once again fear chip Vodafone Idea Ltd as part of glomerate with 20 diver-

least 20% on the total cost of boxes to cover the hikes in Kraft
shortages which will cre- the company's proposed sified divisions, family the philosophy of working

paper prices and conversion inputs to remain viable, said

ate additional supply side raising of funds worth Rs business legacy of over 800 for the underserved and

Harish Madan, Vice President.

issues for passenger vehi-
cles, the association said in
a release.
Skye Air Mobility begins drone delivery Russia is one of the
largest producers of rare-
trials for diagnostic sample collection
Skye Air Mobility has started its 10-day trial of deliveries
earth metals, especially
Mumbai: Mumbai Port Au-
thority conducted a media
interaction on March 3, to
showcase the progress and
the outcome of the projects
infrastructure connectivity
projects. He also stated that
Mumbai Port Authority has
brought two ambitious proj-
ects viz: Mumbai Interna-
14,200 crore.
Besides Vodafone, Aditya
Birla Group plans to pump
in up to Rs 1,125 crore, ac-
cording to a filing on Fri-
day.
years and generations of
trust is observing the First
Anniversary & Remem-
brance Day of its leg-
endary leader Late M. G.
George Muthoot, Chair-
giving back to society in all
possible ways. To remem-
ber his great deeds and con-
tribution to The Muthoot
Group & the society as a
whole, the entire Muthoot

through drones in Noida, Greater Noida and Meerut for

palladium, which is essen- on the principles of PM tional Cruise Terminal The telecom operator will man of The Muthoot Group Family & The Muthoot

diagnostic sample collection as part of its partnership with

tial for semiconductors, Gati Shakti – National Mas- (MICT) and Floating Storage seek shareholders' ap- Companies by conducting Group pays rich tribute to

Redcliffe Labs. On the first day of the trials at Noida, six flights
while Ukraine is one of the ter Plan for Multi Modal Regasification Unit (FSRU) proval for raising up to Rs special and dedicated their late Chairman by con-

were operated for sample collection, the drone delivery

biggest producers and ex- Connectivity in the confer- under PM Gati Shakti- Na- 14,500 crore as well as in- month-long CSR initiatives ducting various CSR activi-

services provider said in a statement.

porter of neon gas, which
is used in the manufactur-
ing of semiconductors, the
Poonawalla Fincorp chief executive release said. The associa-
tion, which represents over
officer Vijay Deshwal steps down
ence hall, Vijay deep, in the
presence of MbPA’s stake
holders.
Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chair-
man, MbPA informed the
tional Master Plan, under
the guidance of Sarbananda
Sonowal, Minister of Ports,
Shipping & Waterways and
Ayush.
crease its authorised share
capital to Rs 75,000 crore at
its the Extraordinary Gen-
eral Meeting (EGM) to be
held on March 26.
on a pan-India level start-
ing from March 5, 2022 to
April 5, 2022.
M. G. George Muthoot
was a true visionary and
ties.
Stemming from the value
of ‘serving others’, the
Muthoot M George Founda-
tion is organizing various

Competition panel launches probe against Star India

Poonawalla Fincorp Limited on Friday said its CEO Vijay
15,000 automobile dealers media that the PM Gati Thereafter, several media The board of Vodafone an exceptionally gifted CSR interventions to help a

Deshwal has stepped down to take up another role in Cyrus

with 26,500 dealerships, Shakti is an ambitious pro- personnel raised questions Idea Ltd has already ap- leader whose leadership number of organizations

Poonawalla Group. "Vijay Deshwal, Chief Executive Officer

has changed its industry gramme of Union Cabinet to during the interactive ses- proved the fund raising abilities enabled the Group as well as individuals in

(CEO) of the company has decided to take up the strategic role

outlook to "negative" from co-ordinate integrated plan- sion and Jalota answered all plan, which includes Rs to achieve new milestones. need of financial as well as

within the Cyrus Poonawalla Group where he will spearhead

"neutral". ning and implementation of their queries. 4,500 crore from promoters. He also strongly believed in medical assistance.

emerging investment opportunities.

Govt looks for
CCI disposes of complaint against new edible oil
Amazon Seller Services, related entities
The Competition Commission has disposed of a complaint AGENCIES supply sources
alleging unfair business practices by Amazon Seller Services Pvt New Delhi
casting (India) Ltd and advertisement payments to the Commission is of prima

Ltd and certain other related entities, saying that the

Asianet Star Communica- informant's competitor facie view that OP-1 enjoy a

allegations are devoid of requisite evidence. The complaint

tions Pvt Ltd. through high valued adver- position of dominance in Mumbai: The government

was filed by All India Online Vendors Association against

The Competition Commis- According to the com- tising deals, the complaint the relevant market delin- is looking at alternative

Amazon Seller Services, Amazon Wholesale India.

sion has directed its investi-
gation arm to initiate a
probe into alleged abuse of
Rebel Foods expects to double revenue dominant position by Star
India Pvt Ltd.
this year at Rs 800 crore
Rebel Foods, which claims to be the largest cloud kitchen with
The order came on a com-
plaint, Star India was pro-
viding a bouquet of chan-
nels to the competitor of the
informant at lesser prices
resulting into denial of
market access and also
provide these discounts to
alleged.
"Therefore, on the basis of
market share, dependence
of consumers, size and re-
sources of the enterprise
(being part of global media
eated supra," the Commis-
sion noted.
The relevant market pri-
ma facie appears to be "mar-
ket for provision of broad-
casting services in the State
sources for edible oils and
fertilisers, as geopolitical
tensions between Russia
and Ukraine have hit the
supply chain, Nomura said
in a report today.

over 4,500 stores, is expecting to double its revenue to about

plaint filed by Asianet Digi- amounting to unfair/dis- circumvent the New Regu- conglomerate), vertical in- of Kerala", the regulator Such alternative sources

Rs 800 crore in the current fiscal and expand overseas.

tal Network (P) Ltd against criminatory pricing. latory Framework of TRAI tegration of the enterprise said. OP-1 refers to Star are, however, likely to be an
Star India, Disney Broad- It chose an indirect way to by way of promotion and and countervailing power, India. expensive option for India.
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GROUP A
3m India Ltd 20967.3, 21000, 20230,
20379.25
Aarti Drugs 450.7, 450.7, 441, 444.85
Aarti Indust 872, 877.75, 825, 830.8
Aavas 2842.75, 2842.75, 2663, 2687.85
Abb Ltd. 2140, 2198.65, 2133.35, 2155.2
Abbott (i) 17395.15, 17640.65, 17100,
17475.1
Abcapital 102, 104.3, 100.3, 103.2
Abfrl 268.1, 269.4, 256.5, 265.3
Acc Ltd 1940, 2021.6, 1927.8, 2009.25
Acrycil Ltd. 667.1, 719, 667.1, 709.7
Action Const 211.6, 216.55, 210, 214.6
Adani Enter 1625, 1654.4, 1601.3, 1615.9
Adani Ports 700.2, 710.4, 689.55, 699.55
Adani Power 122.4, 122.6, 117.2, 121
Adanigreen 1949.2, 1951.15, 1885.8, 1891.2
Adanitrans 2360, 2468.8, 2260, 2320.65
Advenzymes 314.5, 321.2, 304, 305.95
Aegis Logis 210, 210, 203.45, 205
Affle 1195, 1196.95, 1155.2, 1158.6
Agro Tech Fo 885.05, 885.05, 859, 865
Ahluwalia Co 395.05, 410, 387.15, 398
Aiaengineer 1589.15, 1591.5, 1519, 1546.65
Airtelpp 311.55, 312, 298, 299.8
Ajanta Pharm 1734.8, 1745.2, 1698.3,
1705.15
Akzoindia 1845, 1851.25, 1824.1, 1846.95
Alem Pharma 739.8, 739.8, 709.7, 712.1
Alembic Ltd. 85.85, 85.85, 83.1, 83.45
Alkem 3247.95, 3258.6, 3160.75, 3176.9
Alkyl Amines 2932, 2932, 2814, 2844.35
Allcargo 323, 326.8, 313.75, 316
Alok Inds. 24.3, 24.6, 23.85, 24.1
Amar Raja Ba 560, 561.65, 548.4, 555.5
Amber 3550, 3624, 3452, 3488.55
Ambuja Ceme 285, 296.4, 283.95, 292.5
Anantraj 68, 69, 67, 67.65
Angelone 1289, 1324.75, 1279, 1309.45
Anuras 836.5, 850, 791.8, 800.9
Apar Indus. 632.45, 645.95, 611.55, 615.8
Apcotex Ind 344, 354.5, 335.4, 339.05
Apl Apollo 860, 871.4, 842.85, 860.6
Apollo Hosp. 4929.8, 4929.8, 4733.2,
4749.85
Apollo Tyres 178.85, 178.85, 170.75, 174.35
Apollopipes 469.9, 473.95, 446.95, 457.95
Apollotri 805.5, 829.7, 803, 822.95
Aptech Ltd 328.95, 328.95, 310.6, 312.45
Arvind Ltd 115.3, 118.45, 114.35, 116.15
Arvindfasn 275.8, 275.8, 261.15, 263.25
Asahi In.Gla 436.15, 438.15, 413, 418.3
Ashok Leyl. 109.9, 109.9, 102.15, 105.85
Ashoka 91.5, 92.05, 89.95, 90.2
Asian Paints 2871.45, 2871.45, 2662.35,
2738.95
Astec Life 1458.75, 1507.85, 1458.75,
1500.15
Asterdm 168, 181.6, 163.75, 166.6
Astra Micro 191, 192, 184.15, 186.3
Astral 1870, 1879.5, 1828.05, 1849.55
Astrazen.Ph. 2621.3, 2666, 2602.55, 2655.4
Atgl 1766.5, 1837, 1740.3, 1803
Atul Ltd. 8800.15, 8807.4, 8512, 8574.7
Aubank 1159, 1160.65, 1115.8, 1124.85
Aurob.Pharma 614, 618.4, 606, 610.5
Avanti Feeds 463, 470.25, 433.3, 443.7
Axis Bank 725, 732.5, 710.1, 715.15
Baj Hold Inv 5025, 5148.95, 4900, 4939.7
Bajaj Auto 3290, 3290, 3178, 3242.3
Bajaj Elect. 1108, 1108, 1067.25, 1071.85
Bajaj Finse 15685, 15685, 15214.4, 15329.95
Bajajcon 162.2, 164.1, 161.2, 162.1
Bajajhind 14.82, 14.91, 14.15, 14.57
Bajfinance 6700, 6700, 6500, 6539.25
Balaji Amine 2711.85, 2852.75, 2711.85,
2779.95
Balkrish Ind 1800.1, 1800.1, 1752.3, 1767.8
Balmer Lawri 116.4, 117.45, 114.85, 115.2
Balram.Chini 428.65, 434, 416.1, 420.75
Bandhanbnk 282, 282, 269.6, 273.25
Bank Maha 17.95, 18.1, 17.7, 17.85
Bankbaroda 101, 103.15, 100.05, 100.5
Bannari Aman 2395, 2395, 2260, 2286.1
Basf India 2773.6, 2777.2, 2680, 2687.2
Bata India 1782.75, 1782.75, 1715, 1721.95
Bayer Crop 4388.05, 4436.5, 4350.2, 4384
Bbox 825.25, 827.25, 801, 806.1
Bdl 469, 469, 455.2, 456.9
Bectorfood 312.5, 325.95, 307.25, 318.8
Beml Ltd 1566.9, 1573.75, 1520, 1522
Berge Paint 655, 666.7, 640.7, 653.8
Bf Utili 316.5, 320.85, 311.35, 312.75
Bhansali Eng 129, 129.15, 126, 126.25
Bharat Elect 214, 224.7, 212.9, 215
Bharat Forge 635, 644, 623.6, 633.15
Bharat Pet. 346, 350.7, 342.8, 348.5
Bharti Artl 667.95, 667.95, 650, 653
Bhel 50, 50.6, 49.05, 49.2
Biocon Ltd. 340.45, 340.45, 327, 328.05
Birla Corpn. 1094.5, 1109.95, 1021.4, 1041.9
Blissgvs Ph 76.35, 78.5, 76.35, 77
Blue Dart Ex 5846.2, 5846.2, 5565, 5687.8
Blue Star 1046.05, 1050.25, 1020.1, 1027.8
Bnk Of India 46.55, 47.3, 46.3, 46.7
Bodal Chem 103, 104.05, 100.55, 101
Bom Dyeing 100.45, 102.3, 99.2, 99.85
Bom.Burmah 935, 953.1, 924.9, 934.65
Bororenew 565, 575, 557.7, 562.05
Bosch Ltd 15070, 15150, 14701.05,
14749.05
Brigade 482, 486.6, 476.05, 478.05
Britania Ind 3368, 3395, 3279, 3371.35
Bslsenetfg 53.25, 53.25, 51.57, 51.75
Bsoft 425, 445, 416.8, 438.15
Cadila Healt 347.9, 351.05, 345, 346.35
Camlinfine 134, 141.75, 131.6, 140.25
Cams 2475, 2497.45, 2399, 2420.8
Canara Bank 213, 217.5, 209.2, 210.05
Canfin Homes 556.8, 573.45, 544.6, 560.7
Capacite 127.05, 132, 127.05, 129.5
Caplin Point 723.25, 723.25, 700.7, 704.55
Carborundum 743, 759.2, 709, 715.05
Carerating 533.05, 547.3, 517.05, 519.8
Castrol 110.4, 110.4, 108.05, 108.35
Ccl Products 411, 418, 384.3, 406.55
Ceat Limited 982, 1080, 967.65, 1060.95
Central Bk 18.4, 18.55, 18.2, 18.25
Centrum Cap 27.5, 27.7, 25.6, 27.15
Century Text 740.1, 752, 728.85, 735.2
Centuryply 592.25, 602, 586.65, 589.75
Cera Sanitar 4394.35, 4467.15, 4300.25,
4354.05
Cerebra Inte 73.2, 74.1, 71.7, 73.05
Cesc Ltd. 79.7, 79.7, 77.6, 78.2
Cgcl 599.7, 604.7, 592.5, 601.9
Chalet 253.1, 271.35, 249, 262.25
Chambal Fert 385, 392.55, 380.3, 390.35
Chennai Pet. 110.65, 110.65, 106.55, 108.05
Cholafin 665.25, 673.9, 644.05, 660.5
Cholahldng 640, 641.05, 630.7, 636.1
Cigniti Tech 516, 523, 510.7, 513.7
Cipla Ltd. 926, 940.4, 920.75, 932
City Union 119.6, 121.15, 116.7, 117.75
Coal India 188.5, 191, 180.5, 181
Cochinship 290, 291.9, 288.5, 289.15
Coforge 4615, 4725.1, 4554, 4661.75
Colgate Palm 1450, 1450, 1418.65, 1438.2
Confi Petro 65.25, 66.7, 64.7, 64.9
Contain.Corp 587.25, 593.9, 578.4, 580.2
Corom Inter 770, 781.95, 758.1, 759.65
Cosmo Films 1572, 1622.55, 1557.35,
1566.8
Cpse Etf 33.9, 34.09, 33.07, 33.16
Craftsman 2074.1, 2087.55, 1992.4, 2048.35
Creditacc 694.1, 697, 672.65, 682.95
Crisil Ltd 2800, 2821, 2740, 2751.7
Crompton 399, 399.2, 383.6, 388.65
Csbbank 216.5, 218.25, 214.55, 215.55
Cummins (i) 932.45, 966.05, 932.45, 949.65
Cyient 877, 892.3, 854.8, 878.25
Daawat 67.5, 68.95, 66.4, 66.8
Dabur (i) 561, 561.15, 537, 539.45
Dalbharat 1426.05, 1454.4, 1352.85, 1407.25
Dalmiasug 415, 422.45, 401.65, 413.2
Dbl 264.2, 265, 255, 257.45
Dcal 164.65, 168.05, 163.15, 165
Dcbbank 72, 73.05, 70.1, 70.5
Dcmshriram 1042.95, 1059.45, 1003.1,
1012.5
Deepak Fert. 560, 609.95, 560, 598.2
Deepak Nitr. 1966.9, 1966.9, 1902, 1914.7
Delta Corp 260, 265.55, 256.3, 258.75
Dhampur Suga 400.7, 408.9, 395, 397.05
Dhan Agri 727.45, 732.45, 710.05, 711.85
Dhani 78.75, 79.3, 73, 74.6
Dish Tv 15, 15, 14.22, 14.5
Divi’s Lab. 4125, 4158.7, 4063.55, 4097.9
Dixon 4209.05, 4218, 4129.65, 4156.75
Dlf Limited 335, 336.35, 326.55, 327.55
Dmart 4263.9, 4263.9, 4077, 4108.45
Dr.Reddy’s 3710, 3872.3, 3655, 3829.3
Dwar Sugar 93.5, 96, 92.7, 94.95
E.I.D.Par 391, 413.5, 391, 406.3
Eclerx 2172.05, 2267, 2151.1, 2245.15
Edelweiss 55, 55, 52, 53.1
Eicher Motor 2400, 2400, 2300, 2339.35
Eih Ltd. 129.8, 131.6, 126.55, 127.6
Elecon Eng 148.85, 148.85, 142.5, 143
Elgi Equip 344, 354, 337.85, 348.95
Emami Ltd. 485, 493.5, 473.15, 478
Endurance 1209.45, 1230.4, 1165.45,
1174.25
Enginrs.(i) 64, 65.15, 63.25, 64.4
Epl 158.15, 158.55, 156.15, 157.05
Equitas 102.5, 107.1, 102.5, 106
Equitasbnk 50.7, 51.05, 48.5, 48.75
Eris 691.35, 691.35, 671.4, 673.3
Esab India 2860.9, 2860.9, 2780, 2812.8
Escorts Ltd. 1810, 1833.55, 1803.1, 1827.35
Eveready (i) 361, 361.5, 342, 343.95
Exide Ind. 147, 148, 144.7, 145
Fconsumer 7.15, 7.26, 6.85, 6.89
Fdc Limited 274.7, 274.7, 268.5, 270.5
Federal Bank 95, 95.5, 92.8, 93.25
Filatex Indi 111, 114, 106.5, 109.2
Fineorg 4215, 4258, 4008.75, 4058.2
Finol. Cable 409, 409, 391.8, 403.35
Finolex Ind. 150, 154.15, 147.1, 148.65
Force Motr 1012.6, 1036.25, 1001.1, 1022.9
Fortis 263, 265.5, 257.6, 263.6
Fretail 50.8, 52, 49.15, 50.3
Fsl 129, 130.15, 125.8, 126.7
Gabriel(i) 116.5, 117.5, 112.45, 113
Gail (i) Ltd 159, 160, 154.6, 155.35
Galaxysurf 2707, 2810.9, 2707, 2742.75
Garfibres 2822.8, 2868.05, 2768.4, 2852
Gati Ltd. 146, 146, 137, 138.2
Genus Power 64.4, 65.45, 62.75, 63.3
Geojitfsl 66.8, 66.8, 62.1, 62.7
Gepil 155.6, 155.6, 150.75, 151.75
Get&d 93, 93, 86.2, 87.2
Ghcl Ltd 420.95, 434.05, 416.7, 425.95
Gicre 117, 117.7, 113.25, 114
Gillette (i) 5123, 5123, 4959.45, 5099.25
Gland 3210, 3302, 3195, 3244.05
Glaxosmith 1516.05, 1522.8, 1481.25,
1487.3
Glenmark Pha 437, 438.9, 425.65, 427.15
Gmm Pfaudler 4320, 4406.5, 4300, 4327.4
Gmr Infrastr 38.4, 38.4, 37, 37.25
Godawari Pow 360, 374.8, 353, 355.05
Godfrey Ph 1010.45, 1030, 992.6, 1010.45
Godrej Cons 734.7, 734.7, 711.1, 725.3
Godrej Ind 500, 510.05, 492, 499
Godrej Prop 1509.35, 1531.85, 1443.6,
1466.25
Godrejagro 480.2, 507.95, 480.2, 483.5
Gppl 83.55, 83.55, 80.6, 80.85
Granules (i) 287, 291.5, 282.1, 287.7
Graphite In. 478, 496.45, 459.8, 469.75
Grasim Ind. 1481, 1513.05, 1448, 1480.3
Great Easte 312.7, 314.95, 304.25, 312.85
Greaves Cott 168.7, 168.7, 161.85, 163.2
Greenpanel 481.8, 487.95, 465, 476.85
Greenply Ind 170, 171.3, 167.15, 169.35
Grind Norton 1614, 1633.75, 1572.5, 1628.5
Grnlam Ind 359, 359, 312.2, 325.75
Grse 220.1, 230.7, 220.1, 227.5
Grwrhitech 761.5, 798, 752, 773.55
Guj Amb Exp 191, 204.1, 191, 195.9
Guj Petronet 275.35, 285, 268, 280.55
Guj.Alkali 653, 666.25, 637.2, 642.9
Guj.Mineral 156.7, 169, 150.4, 161.9
Guj.Narmada 573, 618, 573, 601.95
Guj.St.Fert 121.1, 131.45, 121, 127
Gujgas 515.35, 541, 498.35, 528.55
Gulfoil Lub 475, 485.5, 468.4, 473.05
Hal 1380.2, 1418.7, 1362, 1372.4
Hathway Cab 18.3, 18.55, 18.1, 18.2
Hatsun Agro 1071, 1116.7, 1071, 1085.6
Havellsindia 1089, 1095.85, 1062.75, 1084.1
Hawkins Cook 5374.9, 5400, 5260.3, 5300.15
Hcg 242, 258.55, 237, 246.2
Hcl Techno 1125, 1154.25, 1122.65, 1138.05
Hdfc 2255, 2262, 2203.3, 2219.85
Hdfc Bank 1362, 1385.6, 1336.65, 1366.6
Hdfcamc 2084.2, 2105.5, 2049.5, 2086.8
Hdfclife 529.5, 529.8, 514.3, 521.65
Heg Limited 1100, 1169.05, 1083.15,
1142.05
Heidel Cem 190.75, 190.75, 181, 184.8
Hemiprop 106.05, 107.85, 104.8, 105.6
Heranba 584, 585.05, 575.15, 578.4
Heritgfood 310, 319.3, 307, 312.4
Heromotoco 2401, 2401.05, 2301.65, 2312.7
Hester Bisc 2352.55, 2364.4, 2333.25,
2337.65
Hfcl 70.25, 71.15, 68.3, 70
Hginfra 560.55, 578.05, 558.65, 562.4
Hgsl 1200, 1201.9, 1164.6, 1170.95
Hikal Ltd. 370, 375, 350.5, 356.5
Hil 3985.4, 4008.05, 3889.55, 3904.65
Himat.Seide 162.1, 167, 160.25, 165.6
Hind Uni Lt 2082, 2082, 1975.2, 2019.9
Hind.Constn. 15.35, 15.6, 15.05, 15.15
Hind.Copper 124, 126.25, 120.6, 121
Hind.Foods 1874, 1899, 1859.9, 1871.35
Hind.Oil Exp 204.85, 204.85, 195.8, 196.9
Hind.Petro 282.5, 287.15, 275, 284.4
Hindalco 606.45, 618, 580.35, 583.4
Hindus.Zi 338.8, 349.9, 318.15, 321.2
Hleglas 5296.4, 5536, 5296.4, 5477.6
Homefirst 670.4, 683.9, 668.9, 673.4
Honeywell 39850.8, 40268, 39006, 39171.6
Hscl 56, 57.55, 55.6, 55.9
Hsil 282.05, 292.35, 280, 281.25
Hudco 34, 34.1, 33.4, 33.7
Huhtamaki 160.05, 167.45, 160.05, 165
Ibul Hsg Fin 155.3, 156, 144.3, 145.35
Icici Bank 692, 706.5, 685.05, 688.2
Icici500 23.47, 23.8, 22.77, 23.15
Icicib22 47.95, 47.95, 46.76, 46.88
Icicigi 1240, 1240, 1207, 1218.25
Icicipruli 463.9, 463.9, 447, 452.5
Icicisensx 599, 604.8, 588, 594.93
Icra 3722.95, 3749.9, 3692, 3728.75
Idbi Bank L 42.95, 43.05, 42, 42.15
Idea 11.7, 11.7, 10.23, 10.33
Idfc 56.4, 56.45, 55.05, 55.35
Idfcfirstb 41.3, 41.55, 40.6, 40.75
Idfsensexe 575, 575, 568, 574.7
Iex 213.3, 215.45, 208.9, 211.05
Ifb Ind.Ltd. 862.55, 862.55, 841.05, 843.45
Ifci Ltd 11.95, 12.14, 11.8, 11.88
Iifl 294, 295.5, 286.7, 290.95
Iiflsec 87, 87, 81.65, 82.4
Iiflwam 1456.45, 1508.7, 1453.2, 1497.2
Ind.Glycols 789.05, 841.15, 789.05, 812.95
Indbul Real 108, 108.35, 104.4, 106.6
India Cem. 193, 198.25, 190.2, 193.15
India Touris 346.15, 349.8, 338.6, 344.45
Indiamart 4500, 4520.9, 4380.05, 4402.75
Indian Bank 138.15, 143.4, 138.15, 142.1
Indian Hotel 197, 200.65, 187.45, 190.6
Indian Oil 114.5, 115.5, 112.8, 113.25
Indian Over. 17.85, 17.95, 17.65, 17.75
Indigo 1717, 1742.25, 1634.35, 1725.3
Indigopnts 1730.05, 1734.8, 1644, 1673.55
Indo Count 169.55, 169.95, 165.15, 167.95
Indoco Rem 376.9, 380.45, 356.7, 362.5
Indostar 216.4, 229.9, 213.4, 221
Indra Gas 336.7, 337.75, 327.5, 331.65
Indusind Bnk 897, 922.55, 891.2, 903
Industower 209.4, 214.85, 206.9, 207.85
Infibeam 39.1, 39.65, 39.05, 39.25
Info Edge 4560, 4575.3, 4325.3, 4341.5
Infosys Ltd 1697, 1735.75, 1681, 1723.55
Ingersoll 1424.8, 1424.8, 1353.2, 1359.3
Inox Leisure 418.8, 422.45, 406.1, 407.65
Intellect 649.05, 691.6, 645.55, 679.2
Iol Chem Ph 351, 355.55, 345.3, 347.9
Ion Exchange 1781.85, 1850, 1762.85,
1828.05
Ipca Lab Ltd 970.6, 970.6, 939.45, 955.25
Irb Infra 226.3, 229, 217.55, 221.15
Ircon 40, 40.5, 39.9, 40.1
Irctc 783, 783, 745.15, 747.25
Irfc 21.65, 21.7, 21.45, 21.55
Isec 630, 642.4, 610, 613.1
Isgec 542, 571.2, 531.5, 562.85
Itc Ltd. 218, 227.4, 217, 225.45
Itdcem 64.1, 65.2, 61.6, 62.3
Iti Ltd. 95, 95, 93.3, 93.85
J & K Bank 34, 34.1, 33.35, 33.8
J Kumar Infr 160, 163.75, 160, 161.75
J.B.Chemical 1598.4, 1609.75, 1546.1,
1578.95
Jai Corp Ltd 104.3, 107.4, 104.2, 104.65
Jain Irrig 39.5, 40.2, 38.75, 38.95
Jaipra 9.85, 9.85, 9.21, 9.32
Jamna Auto 99, 101.15, 97, 99.35
Jchac 1803.6, 1839.15, 1783.7, 1796.5
Jindal Polyf 1000, 1032, 994.55, 1019.9
Jindal Saw 89.1, 90.8, 87, 87.8
Jindal Ste 445.15, 452.65, 426.35, 435.5
Jk Cement 2669.15, 2730.5, 2595.65,
2638.25
Jk Lakshmi 420.15, 420.15, 403.5, 411.4
Jk Paper 228.8, 230, 225.4, 228
Jk Tyre Ind 105.5, 105.5, 102.25, 102.75
Jm Financial 63.75, 64.85, 63.75, 64
Jppower 7.12, 7.21, 6.96, 6.98
Jsl 194, 198.1, 191.8, 197.35
Jslhisar 367, 367, 355.1, 361.5
Jswhl 3959.95, 4088, 3914.1, 3920
Jswsl 658.7, 660.5, 628.7, 632.05
Jtektindia 79, 79, 73.1, 73.3
Jubl Food 2775, 2775.05, 2613.3, 2628.95
Jublingrea 489.65, 489.65, 464, 466.65
Jublpharma 410.05, 417.55, 392.4, 395.85
Justdial 751.5, 756.8, 736.25, 740.15
Jyothylab 138, 140.5, 136.25, 140.25
K.P.R. Mill 618.35, 634, 618.35, 627
Kajaria Cer. 932, 964.6, 907.1, 952.15
Kalpa.Power 384.1, 385.2, 370.45, 372.85
Kalyani Stel 305.25, 313.8, 295.5, 299.9
Kalyankjil 60.25, 63.7, 58.5, 61.85
Kamaholding 8901.05, 8989.65, 8651,
8768.55
Kansai Nero 446, 451.5, 425.65, 446.6
Karnataka Bk 59, 59, 56.8, 57.35
Kaveri Seed 479, 497.1, 474.65, 488.4
Kec Intern 468, 475.45, 441, 444.7
Kei Indust. 1043, 1066.45, 1000, 1004.45
Kennametal 1988, 1988, 1902.05, 1939.25
Kesoram Ind 53, 54.4, 51.65, 52.75
Kiri Dyes 459.7, 468.5, 454.5, 457.75
Kirl.Bros. 303.2, 306.55, 284, 284.9
Kirl.Ferrous 197, 203.05, 193.35, 195.1
Kirloil Eng 130, 130.75, 127.5, 127.9
Kirlosar Pn 408.15, 411.9, 400, 403.7
Knr Const 312.25, 315, 302.65, 306.6
Koltepatil 270.4, 274.05, 267.2, 269.85
Kotak Mah.Bk 1789.85, 1789.85, 1733.7,
1753.9
Kpittech 565, 565, 544.2, 546.45
Krbl Ltd. 193, 194.95, 189.2, 193.8
Ksb 1054, 1085.35, 1036, 1057.7
L.G.Balkrish 579.75, 579.75, 553, 555.05
Lalpathlab 2450, 2450, 2342.7, 2351.1
La-opala Rg 332.2, 371.2, 328, 360.1
Larsen & Tou 1744, 1753.7, 1703.2, 1711.7
Lauruslabs 540.7, 547.35, 532.3, 536.45
Laxmimach 10196, 10500, 9975.3, 10156.95
Lemontree 52, 54.95, 51.9, 52.4
Lic Hous.Fin 344, 349.35, 340, 342.55
Licnetfsen 592, 592, 581, 582.03
Lindeindia 2590, 2671.15, 2590, 2615.05
Lnt Fh 62.95, 63.5, 61.35, 61.6
Lti 6015, 6277.85, 5921.35, 6108.3
Ltts 4625, 4682.05, 4560.85, 4607.5
Lupin Ltd. 717, 717.4, 703.1, 704.4
Luxind 2319.85, 2329.55, 2231.3, 2284.7
Lxchem 402, 416.35, 401.65, 406.95
M&m Finanser 142.9, 142.9, 137.6, 138.45
Mah & Mah 759, 759, 730, 732.1
Mah Holiday 206.1, 209.7, 205.25, 206.1
Mah.Scooter 3512.8, 3530, 3367.5, 3429.8
Mah.Seamless 510.1, 520.95, 508, 512.05
Maha.Tele 22.9, 25.1, 22.25, 25.1
Mahindcie 185, 193.05, 178.9, 185.2
Mahindralife 295.35, 302, 288.45, 292.1
Mahlog 420.75, 436.8, 415, 417.95
Man Infra 100.5, 100.65, 96.1, 97.4
Manap Fin 118, 118.8, 114.55, 116.25
Mangalam Cem 332.15, 342.45, 332.15,
340.2
Maricoltd 509.5, 509.65, 498.95, 500.65
Marksans 48.1, 48.3, 47.3, 47.6
Marutisuzuk 7480, 7500.05, 7128.85,
7244.35
Masfin 550, 561.45, 539.3, 556.85
Mastek Ltd 2728.8, 2781.05, 2666.65, 2679.6
Matrimony 715, 715.15, 690, 705.3
Maxhealth 369, 369, 350, 358.6
Mayur Uniq. 374.9, 376.8, 360.05, 362.7
Mazdock 242, 247, 240.5, 241.85
Mcx Ltd 1337, 1338.9, 1240.95, 1260.6
Metropolis 1950, 1950, 1856.5, 1899.2
Mfsl 811, 811, 783, 787.7
Mgl 729, 729, 712.8, 717.75
Midhani 178, 178.15, 175.1, 175.75
Minda Ind 964, 964, 903.35, 913.35
Mindacorp 182.3, 187.3, 182.1, 184.5
Mindtree Ltd 3923, 3963, 3811.3, 3889.1
Mineral&metl 46, 46.85, 45.35, 45.45
Moil Ltd 171.95, 173.95, 169.35, 170.15
Moldtkpack 684.65, 687.6, 675, 681.85
Morepen Lab. 40.9, 40.9, 39.7, 40.15
Motherson Ss 143, 143, 135.75, 136.65
Motilalofs 876, 876, 837, 849.95
Mphasis Ltd 3129, 3218, 3093.1, 3186.35
Mrf Ltd. 65500.05, 66163.9, 65000, 66013.7
Mrpl 41, 41.8, 40.55, 40.75
Mstc 313.7, 318.35, 299.35, 301.7
Mtartech 1820, 1838.85, 1782.85, 1826.75
Muthoot Fin 1421, 1421, 1371.15, 1376.5
N C L Ind. 176, 179, 172.45, 175.35
Nam-india 305.8, 306.65, 297.75, 299.25
Nat.Alum 129.55, 132.75, 122.2, 122.8
Natco Pharm 874.7, 882.4, 865.05, 870.2
National Fer 45.55, 45.55, 44, 44.15
Nav Bhar Ven 120.45, 124.45, 119.55, 120.25
Navin Fluori 3799.95, 3799.95, 3610, 3622.7
Navnetedul 87, 87.95, 84.2, 85.05
Nbcc 38.35, 38.35, 36.75, 37.6
Ncc 59.3, 62.2, 59.3, 61.3
Nelco Ltd. 625, 659.6, 617.15, 617.5
Nesco Ltd 553.05, 554.85, 542, 544.25
Nestle (i) 17331.5, 17550.75, 17025, 17389.6
Netfsensex 609, 609, 590, 608.3
Netfsnx150 47, 48.44, 45.5, 46.97
Neuland Lab. 1050.45, 1180.6, 1028.4, 1136
Newgen 505, 508.5, 496.5, 499.45
Nh 655, 676.15, 650, 654.45
Nhpc 29.1, 29.2, 28, 28.05
Niacl 115.5, 117.15, 115.4, 115.8
Niit Ltd. 424.5, 448.75, 424.5, 432.25
Nilkamal L 2002, 2051.65, 1992.1, 2001.35
Nlcindia 65.5, 66.5, 64.15, 64.6
Nmdc Ltd 152.5, 153.75, 147.5, 148
Nocil Ltd 211, 212.15, 208, 209.1
Ntpc Ltd 133, 133.35, 129.85, 130.25
Ntwk Med Inv 76.7, 78.8, 75, 77.45
Oberoi Real 865, 873.9, 841.25, 844.75
Oil India 250.25, 257.55, 241.7, 244.65
Ongc Corpn 170.7, 170.7, 163.95, 165.15
Onmobile 114, 114.85, 111.9, 112.5
Oracle Fin 3381, 3405.3, 3330, 3348.1
Orient Cem 133.5, 136.5, 132.3, 133.2
Orientelec 326.95, 326.95, 317.65, 320.35
Page Industr 41208.9, 41513, 40387.7,
41172.5
Paisalo 638.3, 644.7, 632.2, 638.25
Paragmilk 100.5, 100.5, 98.25, 99.15
Paushak Ltd 8710, 9075, 8710, 8908.35
Pcbl 196.1, 201.35, 193, 193.7
Pel 2040, 2080, 2011.9, 2048.7
Persistent 4095, 4159.25, 3991.6, 4068.55
Petronet Lng 215, 216.5, 211.5, 214.5
Pfizer Ltd. 4312.2, 4382.85, 4275.1, 4342
Pghl 4543.05, 4543.05, 4496.45, 4505.3
Phoenix Mill 951, 962.85, 924.7, 933.35
Pi Indus.Ltd 2470, 2470, 2412.4, 2440.6
Pidilite 2340, 2340, 2230.9, 2262.85
Pilaniinvs 1698, 1707, 1671.45, 1687.5
Pnbhousing 396.55, 405.7, 394, 402.9
Pncinfra 261.95, 261.95, 244.4, 246.9
Poly Medicur 815, 824.2, 799.5, 806.55
Polycab 2280, 2318, 2250, 2255.6
Polyplex 1770.25, 1850, 1770.25, 1828.4
Poonawalla 235.1, 239.95, 230, 231.2
Power Finan 109.75, 110.35, 107.9, 109.05
Power Grid 216, 217.55, 211.15, 214.95
Powerindia 3820, 3974.55, 3531, 3572.1
Praj Ind.Ltd 365.5, 369, 354.3, 356.8
Prakash Ind. 65.2, 67.7, 64.35, 64.7
Prestige 432, 442.2, 428, 432.65
Pricolltd 111.25, 111.75, 106.3, 107
Princepipe 620, 632.8, 615.5, 621.75
Priviscl 1884.8, 1919.1, 1863.35, 1898.55
Procter &gam 15305, 15305, 14778.45,
14970.35
Prsmjohnsn 117.5, 118.2, 112.45, 114.2
Ptc India 84.95, 84.95, 83.6, 84.1
Pun.Chem 1369.4, 1412.05, 1341.1, 1396.05
Punjab Natio 35, 35.35, 34.5, 34.6
Pvr Ltd 1608.1, 1625, 1553.3, 1565.85
Quess 613.95, 613.95, 580, 583.35
Radicokhait 836.05, 863.1, 827.15, 847.9
Railtel 92, 93.3, 90.9, 91.1
Rain 183.6, 183.6, 171.1, 174
Rajesh Expo. 707.5, 744, 697.15, 723.9
Rallis India 243.75, 247, 241.2, 242.1
Ramco Systm 300.25, 300.25, 285.25, 288.2
Ramco Inds. 216.85, 219.6, 212.15, 215.6
Ramcocem 716, 756.2, 706.75, 734.6
Rashtr.Chem. 74.1, 74.45, 72.05, 72.25
Ratnamni Met 2231, 2272, 2198.8, 2201
Raymond 720, 738.3, 692.65, 700.45
Rba 105.4, 109, 104.8, 107.05
Rblbank 130.15, 130.75, 126.05, 126.6
Recltd 122.75, 124.9, 121.8, 123.5
Redington 153.85, 155.4, 150, 154.45
Rel Indl Inf 692.25, 700.15, 681.6, 686.9
Relaxo Foot. 1200.2, 1201, 1156.25, 1164.6
Reliance 2355, 2364.7, 2320.55, 2325.35
Religare Ent 124, 124.95, 120.5, 120.7
Renuka Sugar 33.35, 34.8, 33.2, 33.35
Repco Home 191.8, 191.8, 188.45, 189.85
Respon Ind 157.8, 158, 152.5, 154.6
Rhim 533.7, 543.95, 520.45, 524.55
Rites 242.3, 251.75, 242.3, 248.2
Rk Forgings 848, 854.3, 821, 829.45
Rossari 974, 974, 930.6, 937.7
Route 1530.45, 1552.6, 1497.65, 1536.6
Rpower 12.81, 13.27, 12.81, 12.88
Rpsgvent 598.25, 603, 586.85, 592.1
Rupa & Co 438, 438, 421.5, 423.55
Rvnl 30.1, 31, 30.1, 30.65
Sadbhav Engg 31.7, 31.7, 30.25, 30.7
Sanofi 7240, 7240, 7088.85, 7102.25
Sasken 889.7, 905.1, 887.85, 900.9
Sbicard 752.1, 762.85, 712.75, 743.9
Sbilife 1076.7, 1076.7, 1050, 1056.35
Sbisensex 583.99, 583.99, 570.11, 576.47
Schaeffler 1868.25, 1868.9, 1761.9, 1773.1
Schneider 111.4, 112.75, 107.75, 108.25
Sequent 129.45, 130.85, 126.1, 127.45
Setfbse100 180, 180, 173.67, 174.99
Setfsn50 480, 480, 462.1, 465
Sfl 3321, 3477, 3321, 3379.05
Shakti Pumps 492.05, 493.95, 473.5, 481.9
Shankara 680.95, 722.6, 676.65, 704.4
Shardacrop 566, 585.25, 537.75, 546
Shil 387.75, 394.45, 383.55, 388.6
Shilpa Medic 428, 428.65, 406.55, 408.35
Shipp.Corpn 124.1, 124.1, 115.2, 116.65
Shk 151.9, 151.9, 144, 145.25
Shopper Stop 345.3, 354, 340.55, 349.7
Shree Cement 23052.6, 23052.6, 22150,
22504.6
Shriram Tran 1098, 1115.3, 1082.45,
1089.25
Shrmcityun 1558.8, 1568.8, 1515, 1526.3
Siemens Ltd. 2364, 2365.2, 2284.9, 2290.45
Sis 456.45, 460.85, 440.2, 445.5
Sjvn 29, 29, 28.4, 28.65
Skf India 3427, 3427, 3270.55, 3298.45
Sobha 757.4, 762.2, 732, 743.9
Solar Ind 2292, 2298.55, 2274.35, 2280.2
Solara 692.5, 702.25, 685, 688.3
Somany Cram 665, 670, 615, 657.9
Sonata Soft. 768.85, 768.85, 741.65, 753.8
South Ind.Bk 8.03, 8.03, 7.91, 7.95
Spandana 353.45, 360.85, 351, 351.9
Spicejet Ltd 57.8, 60.25, 56.8, 59.35
Srf Limited 2337, 2337.35, 2226.25, 2237.4
Star 306.3, 324.8, 304.5, 319.55
Starcement 90.15, 90.15, 82.3, 88.15
State Bank 463.5, 470.8, 458.15, 461.95
Steel Auth. 101.5, 102.05, 97.05, 97.6
Ster Tech 184, 188.7, 182.1, 187.5
Stovekraft 700, 710.15, 660.6, 668.45
Subex Ltx 36.7, 37.7, 36.1, 36.65
Subros Ltd. 330.7, 338.55, 325.05, 335.65
Sudarsh.Chem 535, 544, 517.05, 521.6
Sumichem 371, 377.45, 366.6, 367.65
Sun Pharma. 817.7, 839.9, 809.9, 830.2
Sun Tvnet 447, 451.35, 435.3, 437.5
Sundar.Clay 3669.75, 3765.3, 3629.9, 3658.9
Sundaram Fas 801.85, 843.95, 801.85,
822.55
Sunflag Iron 70, 71.25, 67.85, 68.4
Sunpha Adv 266.6, 269, 260.3, 264.35
Sunteck Real 490, 499.95, 482.8, 487.7
Suprem Ind 2069, 2069, 1974.55, 1985.9
Supreme Pet 725.05, 744, 709, 738.35
Surya Roshni 411.6, 423.05, 411.6, 414.8
Suryoday 117, 119, 114.3, 117.9
Suvenphar 507.8, 518, 501, 504.5
Suzlonenergy 9.91, 10.31, 9.89, 10.15
Swan Eng 160, 162, 157.6, 160.35
Swaraj Engin 1332.35, 1342, 1320.4, 1326.6
Swsolar 318, 319.4, 310.35, 311.45
Sxetf 593, 593.75, 582.11, 588.06
Symphony 974, 978.45, 962.5, 970.95
Syngene 534, 544.25, 527.95, 536.15
T.P.L. 93.05, 96.7, 93, 94.85
Tamil.Newspr 128.15, 128.3, 123, 125.75
Tanla 1547.5, 1547.5, 1491.8, 1496.1
Tasty Bite 11282, 11752.2, 10950, 11639.05
Tata Chem. 880, 888.75, 858.85, 862.8
Tata Coffee 188.75, 192.35, 187.85, 188.55
Tata Comm 1166, 1166, 1133.7, 1144.8
Tata Elxsi 6664, 6800, 6531.1, 6670.05
Tata Invest. 1339.75, 1339.75, 1306.85,
1310.95
Tata Metalik 838.55, 877.05, 818.15, 829.45
Tata Motors 431.5, 431.5, 415, 417.5
Tata Power 225.05, 226.45, 220.75, 221.45
Tata Steel 1303, 1320, 1273.5, 1277.4
Tataconsum 686.1, 686.15, 657.45, 670.05
Tatamtrtdvr 208, 209.45, 200.25, 202.6
Tatastllp 726.65, 741, 716, 717.45
Tciexp 1746, 1760.6, 1677, 1699.15
Tcnsbrands 660, 717, 660, 690.15
Tcs Ltd. 3500, 3561.4, 3485, 3525.2
Teamlease 4170.75, 4184.75, 3983.8, 4013.1
Tech Mah 1418, 1460.05, 1399, 1453.6
Technoe 235.45, 238.25, 234.75, 234.95
Tejasnet 413, 413, 396, 398.3
Thermax 1861.3, 1909.65, 1823.75, 1837
Thirumalai 209, 211.25, 201.5, 203.35
Thomas Cook 60.1, 60.1, 58.25, 59
Thyrocare 832.25, 848, 821, 841.5
Tiindia 1530, 1530, 1479.55, 1489.45
Time Techno 73, 76.15, 71.5, 72.45
Timken (i) 2007.3, 2035.8, 1975.05, 1983.25
Tinplate 346.4, 346.4, 332.5, 333.7
Titan 2570, 2570, 2429.95, 2443.6
Tornt Power 475.6, 480.9, 468, 469.4
Torrent Phar 2775.45, 2802.05, 2729.85,
2744.4
Transport Co 622.75, 622.75, 576.3, 580
Trent Ltd. 1129.85, 1129.85, 1083.8, 1094.4
Triveni Engg 264.8, 278.9, 262.95, 273.4
Triveniturb 178.75, 182.55, 174.6, 176
Ttk Prestige 805, 805.2, 785.5, 786.8
Tv Today 378.15, 396.7, 378.15, 390.4
Tv18brdcst 62, 62.65, 59.2, 60.7
Tvs Motor L 579.9, 579.9, 553, 555.05
Tvs Srichakr 1775.25, 1804, 1773, 1801.9
Ucobank 11.93, 11.99, 11.5, 11.83
Uflex Ltd 514, 519, 508.25, 510.2
Ujjivan 105, 122.8, 104.35, 119.35
Ujjivansfb 16.65, 18.5, 16.65, 17.45
Ultratech Cm 5950, 6167, 5817.05, 6050.15
Unichem Lab 249.2, 253.3, 246.3, 248.6
Union Bank L 40.5, 41.15, 40, 40.15
United Brewa 1388, 1400.95, 1310, 1339.05
Upl 709.15, 735.95, 704.75, 713.5
Usha Mart.Lt 85.6, 90.2, 84.7, 88.25
Utiamc 870, 870, 798.1, 844.9
V Guard Ind 207, 210.35, 202.55, 208.6
Vaibhavgbl 399.9, 408.2, 395.4, 400.35
Vakrangee 32, 32.15, 31, 31.8
Valiantorg 880.1, 900, 862.5, 883.7
Vardh Text 2652.05, 2696, 2611.05, 2662.1
Varroc 326, 327.5, 311, 313.25
Vatech Waba 290.1, 292.85, 285.95, 286.6
Vbl 980, 980.15, 921.9, 931.85
Vedl 393.5, 398.6, 370.55, 373.75
Venkey’s (i) 2020, 2026.6, 1977.8, 1985.4
Vesuvius Ind 947, 947, 943, 943.6
Vinati Org. 1833, 1862.3, 1775, 1831.1
Vindhya Tele 1076.55, 1108.1, 1074, 1100.7
Vip Indus. 625.95, 640, 619, 629.75
Vmart 3485, 3496.55, 3355, 3383.45
Voltas Ltd 1192, 1203.6, 1152.5, 1175.5
Vrllog 429.1, 439.15, 424, 425.1
Vst Indus. 2910, 2984.95, 2910, 2957.45
Vst Tillers 2615.8, 2637.9, 2555, 2571.1
Wabco 7424.1, 7478.35, 7272, 7355.05
Welcorp 146.85, 148.15, 142.8, 143.55
Welent 79.5, 84.25, 78.7, 81.65
Welspun (i) 106.95, 107.05, 100.65, 101.9
West Coas Pa 238.6, 244.5, 235.45, 241.8
Westlife Dev 454.6, 459.15, 448.3, 452
Whirlpool 1634.25, 1663.35, 1611.85,
1637.35
Wipro Ltd. 560.2, 580, 554.05, 575.05
Wockhardt 342, 348.55, 339.55, 346.15
Yes Bank 13.17, 13.2, 12.75, 12.82
Zee Enter 237.75, 238.55, 221.2, 224.5
Zensar Tech. 345.55, 356.3, 343, 349.1
Zydus Well 1575.2, 1579.15, 1530.25,
1568.35
OTHER GROUPS
20 Microns 72, 72.75, 70.65, 71.85
21st Cen.Mgm 28.65, 28.65, 28.65, 28.65
3i Infotech 51.75, 52.4, 49.4, 52.4
3pland 15.35, 16.05, 14.95, 16.05
5paisa 330, 333.25, 323, 326.6
63moons 200, 212.15, 200, 206.7
7nr 18.5, 20.25, 18.5, 19.1
7seas 17.55, 17.55, 16.85, 16.9
A Balarpur Ind 1.19, 1.31, 1.19, 1.2
A.K.Capital 419.9, 433, 419.9, 429.8
A.Sarabhai 32.5, 33.5, 31.6, 32.05
A2zinfra 10.72, 10.84, 10.38, 10.84
Aadi Indus L 7.6, 7.82, 7.11, 7.82
Aail 54.85, 54.85, 51.6, 53
Aal 206, 215, 205.85, 215
Aanandalak 9.9, 10.2, 9.72, 9.77
Aanchalisp 18.2, 18.2, 16.75, 17
Aarey Drugs 43.4, 45, 42.8, 43.35
Aarnav 68.2, 68.2, 65.7, 66.8
Aartisurf 815.6, 820.65, 797.1, 806
Aarvee Denim 25.8, 25.8, 24.3, 24.3
Aashka 45.55, 45.85, 44.85, 45.25
Aayush 24.9, 26.3, 23.9, 24.3
Aban Offsho 47.5, 47.5, 45.35, 45.55
Abansent 99, 108, 97, 100.8
Abc India 78.75, 78.75, 77, 77.05
Abcrspdg 2.17, 2.36, 2.15, 2.36
Abcrsprg 2.27, 2.27, 2.27, 2.27
Abhifin 28.65, 28.65, 28.65, 28.65
Abm Knowledg 99.4, 99.9, 95, 98.05
Abml 60.95, 60.95, 57.6, 57.95
Abmtsprg 4.89, 4.89, 4.8, 4.8
Abslamc 501, 503.6, 499, 499.3
Abslbanetf 34.8, 35.3, 33.96, 34.51
Abslnn50et 40.9, 41.2, 39.81, 40
Accel 20, 21.35, 19.4, 20.75
Accelya 928, 928, 891, 901.15
Ace Software 19.75, 19.75, 19.4, 19.4
Acemen 42.65, 42.65, 41.8, 42
Acewin 5, 5.25, 5, 5.23
Aci Infocom 0.93, 0.93, 0.93, 0.93
Acknit Ind 131.9, 133.4, 126.6, 127.6
Acme 17.4, 17.4, 16.5, 17.4
Acml 47, 47, 47, 47
Acrow India 109, 120.1, 109, 120.1
Adarsh Plant 23.25, 23.25, 21.05, 21.3
Adcindia 312, 312, 293.1, 305.2
Addi Ind. 29.95, 31, 28.5, 31
Adeshwar 26.65, 26.65, 26.65, 26.65
Adf Foods Lt 729.8, 731, 691, 700.1
Adhinath Tex 56.7, 56.7, 51.3, 56.7
Adinath Exim 25.9, 25.9, 23.55, 25.75
Aditya Ispat 9.33, 9.99, 9.27, 9.69
Aditya Spin. 19.3, 20.95, 19.3, 19.85
Adl 43.95, 44.5, 42.2, 42.75
Ad-manum Fin 29.55, 31.7, 29.55, 31.7
Ador Fontech 70.8, 71.9, 69.05, 71.05
Ador Multi. 93.5, 93.5, 80.35, 80.85
Adorwelding 648, 728.55, 648, 656.15
Adroitinfo 9.9, 10.37, 9.85, 9.99
Adv Lifesty 36, 36, 36, 36
Advani Hotel 91.9, 92.8, 90.1, 90.65
Advikca 3.65, 3.69, 3.35, 3.69
Ael 52.95, 56.45, 52.8, 56.45
Aepl 51.55, 54, 51.55, 52.7
Afel 91.8, 91.8, 87.7, 91.35
Affordable 138.35, 144, 136.2, 139.25
Agar Ind Cor 475.3, 478.75, 463.8, 465.15
Agiil 227, 235, 225.8, 227.15
Agol 63.8, 66.8, 60.8, 64.2
Agri Tech 84.85, 84.85, 84.85, 84.85
Agrimony Com 9.8, 11.45, 9.55, 11.06
Agstra 120.7, 122, 113.2, 115.1
Ahmed.Steel 21.7, 21.7, 21.6, 21.6
Ai Champdny 17.45, 19.25, 17.45, 19.25
Aiil 159.5, 159.5, 152, 153.4
Aimco Pesti. 165.5, 165.5, 160, 163.25
Aiml 88.3, 88.35, 86.1, 88.35
Ainfra 39, 42.9, 38.3, 41.05
Ajanta Soya 207.45, 211.15, 191.05, 196.2
Ajcon Global 42.05, 42.05, 36.3, 39.4
Ajel 7.68, 7.68, 7.08, 7.39
Ajil 27, 28.4, 26.95, 27.1
Ajmera 346, 361.2, 333.8, 349.2
Ajrinfra 2.24, 2.24, 2.16, 2.24
Akashdeep 39.5, 40, 38.6, 39.15
Akm 42.9, 42.9, 42.9, 42.9
Aksh Optifib 11.34, 11.34, 10.97, 11
Akshar 46.3, 46.3, 46.3, 46.3
Aksharchem I 356.45, 365, 353.15, 355.7
Akspintex 74, 74, 74, 74
Alan Scott 135, 141.7, 135, 141.7
Alankit 13.83, 13.85, 13.2, 13.58
Albert David 519, 527.2, 511.05, 523.9
Alch Corp 16.95, 16.95, 16.95, 16.95
Alexander 28, 29, 26.6, 26.6
Alfa Ica (i) 47.3, 47.3, 45, 45
Alfa Transfo 7.21, 7.21, 6.76, 7.04
Alfavison.Ov 126.75, 126.8, 125.2, 125.25
Alfl 2.5, 2.55, 2.33, 2.55
Alfred Herb 725, 725, 720, 725
Alicon 759.25, 775.05, 753.95, 758
Alka India 2.38, 2.38, 2.38, 2.38
Alkali 82, 83.8, 80, 80.55
Alkosign 45.5, 46.25, 45.5, 45.6
Allied Digit 98.6, 105.3, 98.6, 103
Allsec Tech 510, 550, 502.6, 535.95
Almondz Glo 95.2, 95.3, 93, 93.3
Alpa Lab 72, 72.5, 67.15, 70.4
Alphageo (i) 295.5, 300.85, 293.05, 293.5
Alphalogic 36.05, 41, 35.25, 39.9
Alpine Hsg. 30.5, 32.5, 30.5, 31.3
Alps Inds. 2.49, 2.62, 2.49, 2.49
Alu Fluoride 308.05, 319.5, 301.7, 305.95
Amal Product 398.95, 398.95, 388.05, 395.75
Amalgamated 17.55, 17.55, 16.35, 16.35
Amarjothi Sp 174, 175, 169, 170
Ambica Agar. 29.85, 29.85, 28.5, 28.55
Ambika Cotto 2410, 2447.05, 2366, 2380.7
Ambition 7.95, 7.95, 7.7, 7.74
Amco India L 80.6, 87.8, 73.3, 75.05
Amd Indus 47.95, 47.95, 44.9, 45.3
Amerise 1.48, 1.48, 1.38, 1.41
Amforge Ind. 6.2, 6.21, 5.63, 6.2
Amines&plast 94.85, 94.9, 91.55, 93.5
Amintan 3.35, 3.36, 3.04, 3.24
Amiorg 933, 933.55, 881.35, 890.1
Amjland 28.45, 28.45, 25.75, 27.05
Amrapali Ind 19.05, 20.35, 19.05, 20.35
Amrawor Agri 1.54, 1.54, 1.54, 1.54
Amrit Corp 888, 889, 845, 888
Amrutanjan 821, 845.05, 804, 813.75
Amtl 21.15, 21.15, 19.85, 20.7
Anandrathi 551, 560.2, 551, 557.05
Andhra Cemen 13.85, 14.07, 13.6, 13.87
Andhra Petro 101.3, 101.75, 99, 99.55
Andhra Sugar 147.95, 148.45, 141.4, 142.3
Andpaper 213.5, 219.25, 208.85, 213.7
Andrew Yule 21, 21.7, 20.75, 21.1
Aneri 6.07, 6.07, 6.07, 6.07
Ang 285, 297.95, 278, 284.3
Angel 28.35, 28.35, 25.65, 25.65
Anik Inds 25.15, 25.65, 25.05, 25.3
Anjani Finl 6.69, 6.69, 6.5, 6.5
Anjani Portl 263, 263, 251, 255.55
Anjani Synt. 31, 31.3, 30, 30.55
Anjanifoods 120.3, 131.65, 120.15, 127.25
Anka India 10.4, 10.4, 10, 10
Ankit Metal 8.65, 8.65, 7.96, 8.14
Anmol 215.4, 223.4, 215.4, 219
Anna Infra 14.25, 14.25, 14.25, 14.25
Ansal Build. 90, 100.3, 89.05, 93.6
Ansal Infras 14.4, 15, 14.2, 14.2
Ansalhsg 7.2, 7.29, 6.98, 7.15
Anuh Pharma 97.1, 98.35, 95, 96.1
Anup 820, 829.4, 802.45, 821.8
Anupam 3.3, 3.46, 3.16, 3.28
Apex 269, 272.75, 266.95, 269.05
Apil 56, 58.6, 56, 56.85
Aplab Ltd. 18.05, 18.9, 18.05, 18.9
Apm Indus. 38.55, 39.65, 38.3, 38.4
Apmfinvest 50.05, 54.3, 49.25, 53.55
Apollo 121.1, 129.6, 119.35, 120.45
Apollo Fin I 819.9, 820, 769.75, 772.4
Apoorva 41.5, 43, 39.65, 42.95
Aptus 333.95, 334.95, 329, 330.3
Aqfintech 425, 425, 405.1, 410.3
Arambhan 3.96, 3.96, 3.96, 3.96
Aravali Sec. 6, 6.3, 5.7, 6.06
Arcee Indust 7.18, 7.85, 7.18, 7.31
Arcfin 47.2, 47.2, 47.2, 47.2
Archidply In 42.1, 43, 41.3, 42.15
Archies Ltd 17.65, 17.8, 17, 17.2
Architorg 38.2, 39.3, 37.1, 38.2
Arex Ind. 172, 172, 172, 172
Arfin 118.2, 124.1, 113, 120.1
Ari.Tourneso 15.38, 15.38, 15.3, 15.35
Aries Agro 124, 129.85, 124, 126.25
Arih Super 150.2, 150.35, 137.25, 141.15
Arihant Cap. 379.95, 397.55, 367, 394.35
Arihant Foun 30, 31.3, 30, 30.65
Arihant Sec. 12.37, 12.37, 11.22, 11.22
Arl 47.2, 48, 45.1, 47.4
Arman Fin 796.8, 801.55, 773.1, 779.95
Arnold Hold 13.65, 13.65, 12.49, 12.49
Aro Granite 56.2, 57.95, 55.95, 57.95
Aroma Ent 23.4, 23.4, 23.4, 23.4
Arrowgreen 90.45, 90.45, 90.25, 90.45
Arshiya 34.75, 36.25, 34.75, 36.15
Arss Infra 28.4, 28.4, 26.75, 27.8
Artefact Pr 62.95, 62.95, 58.5, 60.25
Artemismed 40.25, 40.85, 39.65, 40.7
Artson Eng 55.1, 59.45, 54.05, 54.55
Arunahtel 10.25, 10.25, 9.73, 10.16
Arunis 28.2, 28.2, 28.2, 28.2
Arvsmart 190.05, 195, 189.7, 192.15
Aryacapm 34, 34, 34, 34
Aryaman Fin. 55.25, 58.75, 55.1, 57.85
Aryavan 14, 14, 14, 14
Asahi Song 268.75, 274.6, 268.75, 270.55
Ascensive 22, 22, 22, 22
Ashapura Ltd 101.9, 106.5, 101.65, 103.2
Ashiana Agro 11.1, 11.1, 11.1, 11.1
Ashiana Hou 158.65, 158.65, 152.2, 153.8
Ashiana Isp. 20.5, 22.5, 20.5, 22.2
Ashikacr 37.4, 37.4, 36, 36.3
Ashima Ltd. 15.63, 16.2, 14.98, 15.68
Ashirwad Cap 7.61, 7.61, 7.4, 7.57
Ashirwad Stl 15.62, 15.62, 14.88, 15.62
Ashish Poly. 22.65, 22.65, 22, 22.6
Ashni 11.22, 12.34, 11.2, 12.32
Ashnoor Tex. 58.65, 58.65, 54.2, 55.45
Ashok-alco 94, 95.95, 87.1, 90
Ashram Onlin 5.85, 6.01, 5.53, 6.01
Asia Pack 20.1, 20.1, 20, 20.05
Asian Granit 101, 102.4, 100.25, 101.45
Asian Htl E 201, 203.95, 190.8, 195.55
Asian Petro 29.5, 29.5, 28.6, 28.6
Asian Star 870, 870, 831, 870
Asian Tea 17.5, 17.9, 16.65, 17.55
Asianene 121.05, 123.15, 118, 119.3
Asianhotnr 75.1, 77.5, 74.05, 74.55
Asiil 15.9, 15.9, 14.75, 15
Asit C Fin 71.45, 71.45, 64.65, 64.65
Asm Technolo 665, 678.75, 640, 678.6
Aspira 78, 81.8, 74.1, 81.8
Asrl 114.8, 118, 110.85, 112.7
Assament 534.8, 534.8, 534.8, 534.8
Asso.Alcohol 453.1, 453.1, 443.8, 446.2
Astron 32.3, 40.95, 32.3, 39.45
Asyl 10.85, 11.96, 10.85, 11.96
Atharv Ent 1.77, 1.94, 1.77, 1.94
Athenaglo 54.05, 54.05, 54.05, 54.05
Atishay 40, 40.45, 37, 39.3
Atlanta 20, 20.4, 19.2, 19.3
Atul Auto 178.4, 178.4, 171, 171.5
Atv Projects 11, 11.35, 10.4, 10.96
Aurionpro So 305.55, 308.05, 299, 301
Auro Lab. 89.4, 91.9, 88, 89.7
Aurum 112.2, 113.55, 110, 111.35
Ausom Ent 68.1, 68.1, 63.65, 63.7
Austin Engg. 59, 60, 57.1, 59.5
Auto Axles 1520, 1520, 1445, 1463.5
Auto Cor.Goa 904.95, 950, 883.05, 935.05
Auto Pins(i) 80, 80, 76, 79
Autoind 53, 56, 51.35, 53.3
Automotive S 302.2, 302.2, 302.2, 302.2
Avadhsugar 583.4, 603.9, 568.65, 587.95
Available Fi 82.9, 82.9, 77.15, 80.45
Avantel Ltd 743.1, 743.1, 680, 693.35
Avi 38.35, 38.35, 35.85, 37.1
Aviva Inds 16.2, 16.2, 16.2, 16.2
Avl 752.4, 755, 711.3, 717.45
Avonmore 72.95, 75.4, 70.6, 72.7
Avt Natural 91.4, 92.1, 90.05, 91.05
Awhcl 294, 294, 276, 284.6
Awl 375.95, 383.05, 358.95, 360.85
Axel Polymer 51.1, 52.85, 49.9, 52.75
Axiscades 86.2, 88.9, 85.55, 87.35
Axiscbdpd 14.5, 16.8, 14.5, 15
Axiscbgpg 13.6, 15.9, 13.6, 15
Axisccgpg 17.1, 17.1, 14.2, 16.2
Axiscetf 65.8, 65.8, 63.95, 64.43
Axisgold 44.78, 46, 44.27, 44.42
Axishetf 79.9, 81.45, 79.31, 81.45
Axistecetf 344, 350.12, 337.58, 344.69
Axita 124.35, 124.35, 119.35, 122.2
Axtel Indus. 282, 287.95, 271, 282.95
Aymsyntex 109.75, 111.25, 107.1, 107.8
B D
B.N.Rathi Se 37.45, 37.45, 36, 36.9
B2b Soft. 38.6, 38.6, 36.05, 37.5
Ba Pack 199.9, 199.9, 192.1, 196.95
Baba Arts 19.6, 19.65, 18.2, 19.45
Bafna Pharma 125.1, 125.1, 120.95, 124
Bag Fil Med 5.35, 5.69, 5.17, 5.69
Baid Leasing 141.4, 142.45, 137.15, 140.9
Bajaj Steel 739.05, 754.75, 721.3, 727.55
Bajajhcare 370.55, 388.05, 367.15, 374.05
Bal Pharma 108.85, 113.3, 107.3, 108.85
Balaji Tele. 73.5, 75.35, 70.7, 71.45
Balkrishna 41, 41, 40.15, 40.15
Balmer La.In 370.05, 370.05, 365, 369.65
Baluforge 118.55, 123.9, 118.55, 120
Balurghat Te 9.17, 9.17, 8.75, 9.17
Bambino Agro 293, 302.3, 293, 299.1
Bampsl Secur 4.35, 4.6, 4.2, 4.47
Banaras Bead 82.75, 84.9, 80.15, 80.7
Banas Fin. 62.95, 63, 59.25, 60.75
Banco Prod. 144.55, 144.6, 138, 139.8
Bang 32.9, 35.7, 32, 34.45
Bankbees 348.22, 353.09, 344, 346.81
Bannari Amma 71.3, 72.75, 71.1, 71.55
Bansal Roof 66, 66, 58, 62.75
Bansw.Syntex 192.55, 199.35, 192.5, 198
Barak Vall 24.2, 24.2, 22.1, 22.9
Barbeque 1250, 1260, 1208, 1229.25
Baroda Extr. 4.66, 5.11, 4.64, 5.04
Bartronicsin 6.19, 6.19, 5.95, 6
Basant Agro 18.9, 18.95, 17.9, 18.5
Batliboi Ltd 39.1, 41, 38.4, 39.85
Bazelinter 36.1, 36.1, 36.1, 36.1
Bcc Fuba 22.6, 22.95, 20.9, 21.35
Bcg 102.1, 102.1, 102.1, 102.1
Bclenterpr 57.6, 57.75, 56.1, 57.75
Bclil 415, 418.8, 386.25, 417.95
Bconcepts 71.55, 71.55, 71, 71.4
Bcp Ltd 5.15, 5.15, 4.95, 5.08
Bcpl 46.25, 46.25, 43.35, 43.45
Bdh Indus. 122.8, 126.4, 118.1, 122.5
Beardsell 16.36, 16.36, 15, 16.36
Bedmutha In 68.45, 70.25, 66.55, 69.55
Beekay 388.4, 399.95, 387.5, 397.05
Beeyu Overse 3.6, 3.6, 3.6, 3.6
Bellacasa 181.2, 181.65, 172, 174.8
Bemco Hydrau 232, 248.65, 228, 243.65
Benara 14.5, 14.5, 12.6, 13.48
Benares Hot 1900.05, 1949, 1877, 1877.05
Bengal Tea & 70.95, 71, 65.2, 66.25
Bengla& Asm 2500, 2500.05, 2380.1,
2470.95
Bervin Inv. 31.55, 33.1, 30.5, 33
Beryl Drugs 9.32, 10, 9.32, 10
Beryl Secur. 10.4, 11.11, 10.27, 10.51
Best E.Hotel 25.5, 27.25, 24.7, 25.6
Bestagro 967, 983.5, 937.8, 962.4
Betex India 76.3, 84, 76.3, 79.7
Bf Invest 279.5, 282.2, 269.5, 278.5
Bflafl 190.45, 190.45, 190.45, 190.45
Bflygandhi 1369, 1382.85, 1365.7, 1378.1
Bgjl 19, 20.75, 18.85, 20.75
Bgr Energy 76.5, 77.8, 73.8, 74.3
Bh.Immun&bio 36.85, 37.1, 35.75, 36.75
Bhagil 218.5, 220.9, 215.65, 219
Bhagira.Chem 963.5, 997.55, 955, 981.6
Bhagwati Aut 161.1, 161.1, 161.1, 161.1
Bhagwati Oxy 50.15, 51.6, 46.75, 47.95
Bhagya Inl 45.1, 45.95, 44.2, 44.55
Bhagyaprop 30.45, 30.55, 29.6, 30.55
Bhandari Hos 6.61, 6.66, 6.23, 6.66
Bharat Bhush 27.45, 27.5, 27.4, 27.5
Bharat Bijle 1705.8, 1746.4, 1666.9, 1700.05
Bharat Gears 136.25, 138.45, 134.15, 136.35
Bharat Ra(ps 11918.55, 12103.95, 11846.2,
12045
Bharat Seats 67.5, 67.5, 64, 66.6
Bharatagri 352.25, 364.5, 352.25, 359.45
Bharatwire 65.3, 68.5, 62.9, 67.6
Bhartia 24, 24, 24, 24
Bhartiya Int 269.85, 275, 267.8, 268
Bhaskar Agro 63.95, 65.25, 60.8, 63.4
Bhatia 26.6, 26.6, 26.6, 26.6
Bhilwara Sp. 35.95, 36.4, 33, 36.4
Bhilwra Tec 17.5, 19, 17.5, 17.9
Bigbloc 74.2, 74.2, 71.5, 71.95
Bihar Sponge 11.55, 11.55, 11.55, 11.55
Bilcare Ltd. 74.05, 77.95, 72.65, 73.55
Bimetal Bear 329.95, 334, 315.35, 319.25
Bin.Tex.Pr(p 820, 820, 820, 820
Bindalagro 21.8, 22.5, 21.2, 22.1
Binny Ltd. 310, 318.4, 302, 305.95
Binny Mills 128, 128, 128, 128
Biofil Chem 61.4, 62.85, 61.4, 62.35
Biogen 1.32, 1.35, 1.23, 1.35
Biret 303, 303.89, 299, 299.72
Birla Pretec 30.45, 30.7, 28.1, 30.2
Birlacable 135, 152, 135, 143.55
Birlatyres 22.3, 22.3, 21.05, 21.6
Bkmindst 2.25, 2.29, 2.21, 2.28
Bkv Industrs 7.85, 7.85, 7.6, 7.6
Bl Kashyap 23.2, 23.2, 22, 22.35
Bl.Chip Tex 146.3, 146.3, 132.1, 136.2
Bla Ros Ind 186, 187, 183, 185.1
Blb Ltd. 20.9, 21.55, 20.2, 20.9
Bloom Dekor 13.9, 13.9, 13.9, 13.9
Bls 214.2, 222.15, 210.95, 217.9
Bls Infote 4.48, 4.48, 4.48, 4.48
Bmw 27.25, 27.8, 26.5, 27.05
Bnaltd 238, 248, 233, 244.3
Bnk Capital 265.95, 265.95, 240.75, 245
Bnl 9.1, 9.1, 9.09, 9.09
Bnr Udyog 22.85, 22.85, 22.85, 22.85
Bodhtree 31.3, 31.3, 29.7, 30.1
Bom.Wire Rop 61.7, 63.45, 57.75, 63.45
Bombay Rayon 7.05, 7.09, 6.91, 6.96
Bomoxy-b1 13015, 13429.8, 12828,
13228.05
Boroltd 337, 337, 322.1, 331.9
Bothra Met 4.1, 4.1, 4.1, 4.1
Bp Capital 6.35, 7.7, 6.35, 7.7
Bpl Ltd. 54.55, 54.55, 52.75, 53.6
Bplpharma 320.8, 343, 316, 335.15
Brady Morris 116.95, 116.95, 105.4, 109.7
Brahm Infra 33, 33.95, 32.5, 32.55
Brand Real 32.1, 32.1, 32.1, 32.1
Brandbuckt 21.4, 21.4, 21.4, 21.4
Brawn Bio 18.5, 19.2, 17.8, 18.7
Bridge Secur 14.4, 15.3, 14.15, 14.56
Bright Bros. 157.95, 169.5, 152.5, 161.85
Brijlaxmi Le 2.29, 2.41, 2.29, 2.41
Brnl 33.95, 33.95, 31.7, 32.75
Brooks Labs 90.95, 93, 86, 86.65
Bse Infra 3.34, 3.34, 3.16, 3.23
Bsl Ltd. 97.8, 98.05, 95.2, 97.75
Bslgoldetf 45.5, 47.5, 45.5, 46.89
Bslnifty 18.46, 18.75, 17.75, 18.13
Burnpur 6.75, 6.75, 6.37, 6.47
Byke Hosp 30.8, 31.25, 30, 30.65
C Emkay Glob F 102.2, 102.5, 99, 101.25
C & C Constr 4.64, 4.64, 4.25, 4.32
Calcom Visio 127.6, 127.6, 115.55, 121.5
Californ.Sof 36.9, 38.7, 35.8, 38.2
Cambridge 62.1, 64.4, 61.5, 63.15
Camex Ltd 31, 32.4, 30.15, 31.35
Canopyfin 19.3, 20.3, 19.3, 20.3
Cantabil 727.95, 727.95, 699.1, 713.85
Capital Trus 117.5, 120.5, 112.85, 117.6
Capricorn 11.39, 11.39, 10.35, 10.5
Caprihans 116.85, 117.9, 112.75, 115.65
Caprola.Chem 45.1, 45.1, 45.1, 45.1
Captain Poly 21.2, 21.2, 20.5, 20.8
Careerp 113.85, 123, 111.8, 114.45
Carnation In 5.39, 5.39, 5.39, 5.39
Cartrade 542, 556.9, 537.1, 541.8
Catvision 10.99, 11.11, 10.11, 10.98
Cbpl 100.85, 100.85, 93.25, 100.85
Cchhl 7.77, 7.77, 7.33, 7.76
Cdg 20.1, 21, 20.1, 21
Cebbco 43, 43, 41, 41.1
Ceejay Finan 96, 98.95, 96, 98.65
Ceenik Expo. 13.21, 13.21, 13.21, 13.21
Ceinsystech 158.4, 158.4, 144.2, 144.35
Celebrityfas 14.1, 15.21, 14.1, 14.89
Cella 4.81, 5, 4.8, 4.81
Cenlub Indus 108.95, 114.95, 107.5, 110.75
Centenial Su 62.65, 68.45, 62.65, 68.45
Centum Elec 453, 459, 402.3, 416.5
Century Enka 518.4, 520, 492.05, 513.6
Century Ext 12.84, 13.75, 12.35, 12.98
Cfl 8.69, 8.69, 8.69, 8.69
Cgpower 168.55, 171.65, 166.25, 169.7
Cg-vak Softw 274.95, 279.9, 260, 270.85
Chamanlal Se 92.5, 93.95, 91.95, 92.65
Chandni Te 45.05, 48, 45, 46.5
Chandnimach 24.9, 24.9, 23.2, 24.9
Chandra Prab 217, 221.5, 209.8, 216.25
Chandrima 4.41, 4.55, 4.41, 4.5
Chartered Ca 89.5, 89.5, 86, 86
Charterlogis 7.29, 7.6, 7.2, 7.49
Chcl 20, 20.15, 20, 20.15
Chdchem 9.85, 9.85, 9.41, 9.63
Chembond Chm 174, 177, 174, 175.4
Chemcon 276, 278.1, 269.1, 269.9
Chemcrux 142.6, 148.65, 142.6, 148.65
Chemfabalka 174.75, 177.25, 172, 173.75
Chemo Pharma 41.75, 41.75, 41, 41
Chemplasts 536, 551, 530.6, 533.55
Chemtech Ind 16.4, 16.64, 16, 16.63
Chenferro 117.95, 117.95, 111.55, 113.9
Cheviot Co. 1090.05, 1102.95, 1081, 1093.65
Chitra.Spin. 13.25, 13.25, 13.25, 13.25
Choice Int. 175.5, 178.9, 172, 174.4
Choksi Imag 39.9, 39.9, 37.5, 38.15
Choksi Labor 26.4, 27.1, 26.1, 27
Chordia Food 136.8, 137.5, 131, 135.75
Chothani 11.39, 11.39, 11.39, 11.39
Chowgule St 13.01, 13.67, 12.7, 13
Cianagro 65, 65, 65, 65
Cifl 104.85, 105, 98.5, 104.1
Cil 16.1, 16.1, 16.1, 16.1
Cil Nova 30.65, 31.55, 28.55, 31.55
Cil Securits 25.25, 26, 23.6, 25.75
Cindrella Fi 10.73, 11.26, 10.73, 11
Cineline 87.5, 92.05, 87.05, 91
Cinerad Comm 4.27, 4.32, 4.13, 4.32
Cinevista 12.3, 12.3, 11.39, 11.86
Citadel 16.6, 16.6, 14.05, 15.78
Cityonline 5.84, 5.84, 5.84, 5.84
Cj Gelatin 19.5, 19.5, 18.9, 19.45
Clara 91, 91, 91, 91
Clari Chem 474.65, 475.8, 465, 472.35
Clean 1940, 1991.2, 1914, 1936.35
Cleducate 115.55, 119.5, 115.5, 118
Clfl 23.85, 23.85, 23.85, 23.85
Clio Infotec 6.15, 6.15, 6.14, 6.14
Cmi Ltd. 37, 38.6, 36.4, 38.6
Cmm Hospital 24.4, 24.9, 21.95, 22.4
Cmsinfo 240, 243.95, 234.75, 238.15
Cni Res Ltd 2.5, 2.5, 2.31, 2.34
Coast Corp 371.4, 371.95, 358.6, 361.65
Cochin Min. 114.55, 114.55, 107, 111.55
Cockerill 1643, 1749.9, 1566.3, 1713.3
Coffeeday 56.7, 56.7, 54.5, 54.75
Colinz Labor 25.5, 25.5, 24.25, 24.35
Colorchips 32.1, 32.1, 32.1, 32.1
Com Fincap 23.15, 25.05, 23.05, 24.95
Comfort Com 15.64, 15.64, 15.35, 15.64
Comfort Inte 25, 26.3, 25, 25.85
Competent Au 177.2, 177.3, 170, 170.15
Compuage Inf 31.2, 31.75, 30.2, 31.2
Compucom Sof 23.45, 24, 22.05, 23.2
Comsyn 265.8, 273.8, 250, 269.2
Conart Eng. 34.65, 35.5, 34.2, 35.05
Concord 29.5, 29.5, 28.05, 29
Consol Const 2.6, 2.6, 2.45, 2.6
Cont.Chem 138, 145, 138, 140.85
Cont.Petro 42.9, 45.8, 41.65, 43.85
Conti.Contrl 5.82, 5.82, 5.56, 5.56
Contil I Ltd 39.45, 40.95, 37.55, 40.6
Control Prnt 352, 359.8, 345, 353.45
Coral (i)fin 39, 39.1, 37.85, 38.55
Coral Lab. 261.5, 275, 261.5, 273.95
Coral Newspr 13.39, 13.39, 13.39, 13.39
Cords Cable 51.9, 52.5, 50.7, 50.8
Coro Engg 35.05, 35.5, 34, 35.5
Corpor Cour 18.1, 18.1, 16.4, 18.05
Cosco India 238.55, 243.55, 229, 236.2
Cosmo Ferr. 397.1, 397.1, 383.1, 397.1
Cospower 68, 75.9, 68, 75.9
Cosyn 21.85, 22.95, 21.8, 22.6
Country Cond 5.13, 5.49, 5.13, 5.49
Cpml 71, 71.8, 71, 71.8
Crane Infra 7.2, 7.41, 6.71, 7.39
Cranes Softw 3.43, 3.43, 3.14, 3.42
Cranex Ltd. 18.45, 18.45, 18, 18
Cravatex 333.9, 353.7, 333.9, 336.2
Creative 345.1, 364, 340.05, 360.2
Creative Eye 3.51, 3.72, 3.51, 3.72
Cressanda So 8.48, 8.48, 8.12, 8.37
Crest 167, 178, 166.35, 175
Crestchem Lt 38, 38.85, 38, 38.75
Csl 29.5, 29.5, 28.05, 28.05
Cslfinance 172.85, 177.95, 170.05, 176.1
Ctl 11.47, 11.47, 10.9, 11.47
Cubex Tubing 26.3, 26.7, 25.5, 26.7
Cubical Fin. 2.6, 2.75, 2.6, 2.6
Cupid Ltd 216.75, 217.7, 211.5, 213.7
Cwd 426, 504, 426, 503.35
Cybele Ind 9.24, 9.7, 9.24, 9.7
Cyber Media 36.2, 36.2, 34.5, 36.2
Cybertech 169.5, 172.45, 166.85, 168.45
D B Corp 82.9, 85, 82.85, 84.25
D B Realty 110.05, 110.05, 101.05, 110.05
Dai-ichi Kar 360, 368.2, 360, 362.5
Daikaffil Ch 26.85, 26.85, 24.5, 26.35
Dalal St Inv 272.6, 272.6, 272.6, 272.6
Damoindus 58.6, 67.45, 58.05, 61.25
Danlaw Tech. 200.95, 200.95, 192.1, 197.7
Danube 18.5, 20.1, 18.5, 20.1
Darshanorna 144.9, 147, 135.7, 146.7
Datam Glob 260, 264, 250.35, 251.4
Datapattns 643, 645.25, 610, 621.85
Daulat Sec. 25.6, 25.65, 23.25, 23.4
Db Int.St.Br 31.05, 31.05, 28.6, 31.05
Dcm Ltd. 94.6, 97.5, 94.4, 96.4
Dcm Shr.Ind 93.25, 93.55, 90.45, 91.6
Dcmnvl 240.6, 243.95, 233.75, 234.05
Dcw Ltd. 38.2, 39.1, 38.15, 38.4
Ddil 12.35, 13.23, 12.35, 13.23
De Nora 373.5, 389.9, 373.5, 389.9
Decan Cement 521, 550, 521, 529.25
Deccan 33.85, 33.85, 30.5, 31.65
Deccangold 27.05, 28.5, 26.65, 27.05
Decipher 70, 70, 67.25, 67.4
Deco-mica 42.8, 45, 42.75, 42.75
Deep 521.5, 521.5, 493.2, 493.25
Deepak Spinn 266.95, 266.95, 254.2, 257.75
Deepenr 39.9, 40.45, 39.7, 40.2
Deepind 190, 190, 179.95, 180.4
Del 20, 20, 18.75, 18.75
Delphifx 478.7, 478.7, 457, 461.45
Deltamagnt 67, 67, 62.75, 63.15
Delton Cable 55.6, 59, 54.1, 54.35
Den Network 38.7, 38.75, 37.8, 38.25
Denis Chem 69, 72.7, 69, 70.65
Devhari 0.88, 0.88, 0.88, 0.88
Devine Impe 7.38, 7.74, 7.02, 7.74
Devit 107.5, 110.05, 103.05, 110.05
Devyani 157, 162.3, 153.65, 156.35
Dfl 16.04, 16.04, 16.04, 16.04
Dfm Foods 248, 250.95, 243.25, 246.05
Dgl 3.65, 3.65, 3.56, 3.56
Dhabriya 88.35, 88.35, 83.05, 83.35
Dhampure Sgr 39, 39.9, 37.35, 38.65
Dhan Jeevan 16.9, 17.65, 16.35, 16.35
Dhan Roto Sp 83.5, 83.5, 78.65, 79.65
Dhanal.Cotex 73.2, 80.7, 73.2, 78.3
Dhanalak.Bnk 12.8, 13, 12.51, 12.63
Dhanlxmi Fab 27.8, 27.8, 27.8, 27.8
Dhanvarsha 124.7, 124.7, 118.05, 122.45
Dharamsi Chm 322.05, 340.15, 322.05, 334.3
Dharani Fin. 7.51, 7.85, 7.14, 7.85
Dharani Sug 17.25, 18.85, 17.25, 18
Dhindia 31.7, 31.9, 29, 29.55
Dhoot I.Fin. 80.45, 82, 77, 81.15
Dhp India Lt 683, 683, 672.3, 675.45
Dhruv 49.95, 51.1, 49.1, 51
Dhun Teaind 241.75, 243.35, 233.7, 236.25
Dhuninv 628, 631.7, 614.2, 617.2
Diamines&chm 255.6, 262.9, 255.55, 258.1
Diamondyd 700, 711.95, 692.15, 706.85
Diana Tea Co 28, 29, 27.35, 28.5
Dic India 366.25, 366.8, 359.3, 365.9
Digispice 32.95, 34.15, 32.45, 32.95
Digjamltd 150, 154.05, 144.85, 151.45
Diksat 90.15, 90.15, 90.15, 90.15
Diligent 51.85, 52.2, 50.7, 52.2
Disa India 5877, 5877, 5700, 5717.85
Ditco 20.45, 20.45, 19.5, 20.45
Divya.Granit 71.9, 75.5, 69.25, 72.55
Djml 101.45, 102.55, 99, 102.55
Dlink Ind 142.75, 144.2, 139.55, 141.45
Dml 15.7, 16.45, 15.7, 16.45
Dmr 32, 32, 32, 32
Dnamedia 2.04, 2.1, 2.04, 2.04
Dodla 431.65, 440, 422.65, 424.45
Dolatalgo 75.7, 77.9, 75.7, 76.85
Dolfin 72.3, 72.65, 62.25, 72.1
Dollar 526.2, 532.6, 512.25, 516.45
Donear Ind. 57.95, 60.05, 57.05, 57.65
Dr.Agar.Eye 778.3, 803.7, 778.3, 779.7
Dra 15.5, 15.85, 14.2, 15.65
Dredging Cor 321.7, 324.95, 318, 319.5
Drhabeeb 28.2, 29.6, 27, 29.6
Drl 21.95, 21.95, 20.9, 20.9
Dspn50etf 164.5, 164.5, 162, 162.77
Dspnewetf 187.5, 187.5, 184.1, 185.56
Dspq50etf 161, 161, 158, 158.75
Ducon 29.6, 29.6, 26.8, 29.55
Duke Offshor 10.92, 10.92, 10.65, 10.7
Duncaneng 229, 229.95, 216.7, 226.7
Duro Pack 36.5, 36.5, 36.5, 36.5
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Duroply 103.25, 109.95, 103.25, 109.3 M m
Dutron Poly. 152.55, 152.55, 152.5, 152.5 M
Dvl 227.05, 230.55, 224.15, 228.4 H M m
Dwl 318, 318, 291, 315 M m
Dynacons Sys 235.9, 235.9, 218.4, 222.4 M
Dynamat.Tech 1932.4, 1954.25, 1900, M
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Dynamic 123, 133, 122.35, 123.25 M m
Dynamic Ind. 74.05, 78.4, 72.1, 74 m M m m
Dynamic Port 7.6, 7.8, 7.43, 7.8 m M m mm m m
Dynavision 155, 155, 152, 152 M m
Dynemic Pro 549.85, 565, 549.85, 559.05 M m m M
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E.Com Infote 40.95, 40.95, 40.95, 40.95 M m m
Earum 6.31, 6.65, 6.31, 6.55 M M m
Easemytrip 277.9, 282.25, 270.8, 279 K M m m m
Easter Si(ps 7.5, 7.5, 7.13, 7.13 M
Eastern Tred 43, 43, 41, 42.9 M
Eastwest 10.7, 11, 10.15, 10.65 m M M
Easun 32.85, 32.85, 32.85, 32.85 M m
Ebbetf0425 1087, 1087, 1078.1, 1083.23 M M
Ebbetf0430 1197, 1197, 1194, 1196.81 M
Ebbetf0431 1069, 1069.9, 1064.1, 1065 m M M
Eco Board In 24, 24, 22.45, 23.05 m M m
Ecoplast Ltd 81, 94.6, 80, 88.55 M
Ecoreco 115, 117.95, 113.2, 114.1 M
Educomp Soln 4.82, 4.83, 4.62, 4.77 m M
Eih Asso.Hot 373.25, 373.25, 353.8, 362.7 m M m m m
Eiko 55.75, 55.75, 53, 53 m m M P
Eimco Elecon 335, 335, 323.1, 329.95 m M
Ekam Leasing 4.38, 4.38, 4.38, 4.38 M
Eki 7630, 7640, 7331.75, 7331.75 M m m
Eland 6.25, 6.45, 6.04, 6.04 m M m m
Elango Indus 13.49, 13.49, 13.49, 13.49 m M m m
Elantas 3500.05, 3500.05, 3426.25, 3435.95 M m M
Eldeco Hous. 680, 726.6, 667.05, 711 M m m M
Elec.Casting 38.2, 39, 37.5, 37.75 m M m m
Electrotherm 111.45, 114.4, 111.4, 111.9 M m m m
Elegant Flor 18.4, 18.4, 18.4, 18.4 M m
Elegant Marb 113.95, 113.95, 100, 102.9 M mm M m
Elixir 45.6, 45.6, 42.6, 43.6 m M m
Elloratrad 24.85, 26.05, 24.75, 25.7 m m M m
Elnet Tech. 160, 162, 158, 160.35 m M m
Elpro Inter 59.15, 61.9, 59.15, 60 M M m
Ema India 28, 28, 28, 28 m M m m
Emami Paper 131.8, 139.3, 129.4, 131.45 M m
Emamireal 61.65, 65, 61.55, 62.2 M M m m
Embassy 374, 375.19, 371.67, 373.43 M m m
m M m
Emmbi 90.05, 90.3, 88, 88.95 M
Emmessar Bio 28.7, 28.7, 25.1, 25.25 W M M m U
Empire Ind. 603, 609.95, 590, 606.25 M m
Encode 10.09, 10.45, 10.09, 10.45 M m
Energy Dev. 19.8, 19.8, 19.1, 19.8 M
Enkei Wheel 384.75, 389.75, 376.5, 380.05 M m m
Ent Network 187.95, 187.95, 176.6, 185.45 m M M
Enterpr.Inte 21.3, 22.35, 20.25, 22.35 M m m m
Envain Elect 29.6, 29.7, 24.3, 24.65 M m m
Epic Energy 6.09, 6.09, 5.52, 6.09 M m m m
Epsom Pro 5.32, 5.58, 5.32, 5.58 M m m
Equippp 76.8, 76.8, 69.2, 71.45 M m m
Eros Media 24.75, 26, 24.35, 24.9 m M m m
Erp Soft Sys 119.3, 119.3, 119.3, 119.3 m m M m
Esaar (i)ltd 3.91, 3.91, 3.91, 3.91 m M m
Eshamedia 4.9, 4.9, 4.66, 4.9 M M
Essar Secu 5.32, 5.84, 5.32, 5.78 M M
Essar Ship 8.75, 8.75, 8.1, 8.45 m M m
Ester Indus. 124.2, 124.95, 121.5, 122.6 M
Etil 8.3, 8.71, 8.3, 8.71 M
Euro Asia 6.7, 6.7, 6.7, 6.7 M m
Euro Ledar F 14.5, 14.5, 13.78, 14.25 m M M
Evans 85.1, 91.9, 85.1, 86.2 m M W m
Everest Inds 635, 643.45, 625.6, 637.95 M
Everest Kant 199.7, 201.95, 193.65, 201.95 M m M M
Everest Org. 212.9, 212.9, 206.75, 209.05 m M S m
Everlon Syn. 37.5, 37.95, 37.5, 37.95 M
Evexia 6.7, 6.99, 6.56, 6.7 M m
Excel 7.4, 7.45, 6.92, 7.38 M
Excel Indust 1520, 1594, 1485.5, 1532.6 M M m
Expleosol 1395, 1395, 1363.2, 1366.95 M
Explicit Fin 4.05, 4.05, 4.05, 4.05 M M m m
Expo Gas 12.6, 13.22, 11.97, 12.15 M m M
Exxaro 116.8, 120.95, 114.1, 119.15 M m
F M m
Fabino 30.5, 32.75, 30.1, 32.75 M m
Facor Alloys 8.94, 8.94, 8.1, 8.13 m M
Fairchemor 1615, 1627.1, 1533.05, 1569.8 m M m m
Faze Three L 317, 322.25, 309.25, 322.25 m M m
Faze3auto 113, 116, 111.15, 112.2 M mm m mM m
Fcs Software 3.54, 3.7, 3.36, 3.46 m M
Fed Mog Goe 264.9, 266.45, 264.65, 264.85 m M
Fel 10.19, 10.5, 9.8, 9.86 M
Feldvr 20, 20.43, 19.6, 20.43 M m m
Fermenta 229.8, 229.9, 220.25, 226.15 M m
Fert Che(ps 111.7, 113.75, 110.9, 111.6 M
Ferventsyn 14.39, 15.85, 14.39, 15.75 m M m
Fgp Ltd. 6.95, 7.67, 6.95, 7.6 M m M
Fiberwb In 43.85, 44.35, 43, 43.9 M m
Fiem Inds 983, 1006.2, 975, 983.1 M M m m
Filat Fash 6.6, 6.74, 6.15, 6.42 m M m
Fineline Ci 51.75, 53.65, 50.6, 50.6 m M W
Fineotex Ch 151.95, 156, 150.1, 151.05 m M M V
Finkurve 39.9, 41.5, 38.95, 39.4 M
Finopb 260, 269.4, 251.95, 262.5 M m W
First Custo. 44.5, 44.5, 40.3, 41.6 m M m
Firstfin 5.06, 5.35, 5.06, 5.28 m m M
Fischer 97.85, 97.85, 97.85, 97.85 M m M m m
Flex Foods 91.85, 91.85, 88, 89.2 m M m m m
Flexituff 23.55, 23.55, 22.15, 23.15 m M m M mm
Flomic 155, 160.95, 134.5, 142.15 M m m
Flora Textil 13.65, 13.65, 13.4, 13.4 M m
Fluidomat 135, 139, 131.2, 137.3 m M m m m
Fluorochem 2600.05, 2649.95, 2551, M m m m
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Focus 25.45, 26.25, 25.45, 26.25 m M
Foods & Inns 87, 91.05, 82.1, 85.35 m M m m
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 NSA slapped against man held many times for stalking, teasing girls
INDORE: The stringent National Security Act has been invoked in
Indore in Madhya Pradesh against a 60-year-old man who has
been accused of regularly stalking and teasing minor girls, an
official said on Friday. District Collector Manish Singh has invoked
NATION
IT’S SHOWTIME IN VARANASI
NSA on Harjeet Singh Chabra aka Chotiwala,so called for his long
hair, who is in jail presently for harassing a 10-year-old girl last
month, he said. Chabra has been committing such offences since
2008 and has been arrested several times, he added. MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

Shah’s ‘one community,

one cast’ jibe at Akhilesh UP: Multi-corner
FPJ BUREAU
Ghazipur
gets electricity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds road show; RaGa addresses rally in Varanasi contest in final lap
Rahul, Priyanka
Akhilesh only sees people

S
of one community “which S KAMRAN HUSAIN Kalicharan Rajbhar and BSP’s
Lucknow Sayeda Shadab Fatima.

Home Minister Amit Shah
on Friday said Samajwadi
Party president Akhilesh Ya-
dav only cares for “one com-
munity and one caste”. Ad-
dressing a rally, Shah said
the elections in Uttar
Pradesh is to secure the fu-
ture of lakhs of people from
the backward and Dalit com-
munities of the state, and as-
serted that the BJP will form
the next government with
over 300 seats.
Shah said his party will
provide one free gas cylinder
on Holi and Diwali if voted to
power, and added that the
BJP has worked for the de-
velopment of poor and pro-
vided them free ration, med-
ical facilities, housing as well
as ensured that their homes
SIKANDAR KAUN...
we are not part of ”, and only
one caste, Shah said without
elaborating. “The SP chief
sees one community with
one eye and one caste with
the other,” Shah said.
BJP leaders during their
poll campaigns in the past
have accused the SP of
favouring Muslims and the
Yadavs when the party was
in power. “We have sent mon-
ey into the bank accounts of
the farmers directly and we
have promised that they will
not be required to pay elec-
tricity bill for the next five
years if the BJP comes to
power. We have decided to
give girls free scooters. Also,
the students will be provided
free tablets in the state,” he
added.
2nd phase of voting
in Varanasi
PINDRA: The seat will
tarting from the Jatland witness a high-profile battle
and moving through the between the Congress and the
FPJ BUREAU Yadav belt and Lucknow, BJP. The Congress’ pick for the
Prime Minister Varanasi the UP Assembly election has candidate against Modi both
Narendra Modi finally reached the last lap. in 2014 and 2019 and a five-
gestures during Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Fifty-four seats from ten term MLA, Ajay Rai, will face
a road show in Gandhi Vadra offered districts will go to polls on incumbent BJP MLA Avadhesh
prayers at the Kashi Vish- Monday. Dwivedi. Interestingly, Rahul
Varanasi on wanath temple in Varanasi Prime Minister Narendra Gandhi, who is keeping
Friday. on Friday, days before the Modi’s parliamentary distance from the UP elections,
eight assembly seats in the constituency and former chief also campaigned for the
district go to the polls. The minister Akhilesh Yadav’s Congress candidate from
siblings reached the historic constituency will also be in Pindra on February 4.
temple straight from the air- fray in the final leg. Some of ROHANIYA: This seat in
port. After visiting the tem- the key constituencies to go Varanasi district is considered as
ple, they left for the Pindara into the poll in this phase are: stronghold of BJP ally Apna Dal
Assembly constituency, MAU SADAR: Purvanchal don (Sonelal) because of the
Varanasi district Congress Mukhtar Ansari, currently in presence of a large number of
PHASE 7 spokesperson Mritendra the Banda jail, is the Patel voters. The party has
Singh said incumbent MLA from this seat. fielded its state vice-president
RASHMI SHARMA third rally of Rahul in this hadev”, and showered rose Earlier in the day, Union He hasn’t lost a single election Sunil Patel. Interestingly SP, BSP
Varanasi election. His sister Priyanka petals as the prime minister's minister Smriti Irani had from this seat since 1996. This and Congress all have fielded

?
in Manipur today
Manipur will vote to seal the
electoral fate of 92 candidates in
22 constituencies across six
districts in the second and last
phase of Assembly elections today.
All arrangements to hold the
Friday is showtime for Bolly-
wood, the day when movies
hit the cinema halls. The first
Friday of this month wit-
nessed showtime in Varanasi,
the town on the banks of the
Ganga in Uttar Pradesh
which will be in the thick of
action during the seventh and
Gandhi was already camping
at the Kabeer Mutt in
Varanasi and just a day be-
fore, on Thursday, the Sama-
jwadi Party chief, Akhilesh
Yadav, addressed a rally in
Varanasi with West Bengal
Chief Minister Mamata
Banerjee.
Modi arrived in his
convoy moved through the
city to cover a distance of 3.2
km. Modi wore a saffron cap
and a gamcha around the
neck.
Modi had begun his first
roadshow in Varanasi from
the same spot after filing his
nomination papers for the
2014 Lok Sabha election. The
visited the temple.
time, it will be his son Abbas
Ansari who will contest on
father’s stronghold on the
symbol of SBSP as a SP-
supported candidate. He is
pitched against BJP’s Ashok
Singh. BSP has fielded Bheem
Rajbhar but the contest looks
sharply bipolar.
MUGHALSARAI: The seat
Patel candidates from this
constituency. Congress has
fielded Rajeshwar Patel while
SP and BSP have fielded Abhay
Patel and Arun Singh Patel.
MUBARAKPUR: It is one seat
where Asaduddin's AIMIM
would be hoping to open its
account in the state. Shah
Alam aka Guddu Jamali, who

6
voting in 1247 polling stations
adhering to the Covid-19 safety
protocols have been completed,
Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh
last phase of the Assembly Varanasi Lok Sabha con- prime minister will wind up currently is with the BJP has won consecutive elections
elections in the state. stituency after addressing a his trip on Saturday with a candidate Sadhana Singh who from this seat on BSP ticket,
Yesterday, Prime Minister rally in the neighbouring rally in Khajuria village un- won the 2017 elections by will contest on AIMIM ticket
Narendra Modi took out a Mirzapur. He began the road- der the Rohaniya assembly defeating SP candidate this time around. He is pitted

days
Agarwal said. Prominent 3.2-kkm road show in the show after garlanding a stat- seat, also addressing there Babulal. BJP, denying ticket to against Samajwadi Party’s
candidates include former three- crowded Varanasi, while ue of Sardar Patel at Mal- people from the other five As- its incumbent legislator, has Akhilesh Yadav himself and

to go
time CM O Ibobi Singh and ex- Rahul Gandhi also addressed dahiya crossing even as the sembly segments under the fielded Ramesh Jaiswal. He is BJP’s Arvind Jaiswal. The BSP
deputy CM Gaikhangam Gangmei, a rally in the town on the crowds chanted “Jai Shri Varanasi Lok Sabha con- Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi offer pitched against SP’s Chandra has also fielded a Muslim
both from the Congress. same day. This was only the Ram” and “Har Har Ma- stituency, Rai said. prayers at a temple in Varanasi. Shekhar Yadav. Congress has candidate to make it a multi-
fielded Chhabbu Patel. BSP cornered fight.
FIR against Abbas Ansari 4 local BJP leaders booked EC seeks response on plea ‘SP always worked for poor’
and AIMIM candidates Irshad SHAHGANJ: In 2017, the
Ahmad (Bablu) and Abid Ali Samajwadi Party won this seat
MAU (UP): An FIR has been registered on Friday MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP): Four local BJP leaders NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India JAUNPUR (UP): Samajwadi Party patron respectively can make the road for the fourth consecutive
POLL DIARY

against Abbas Ansari, son of jailed don turned
politician Mukhtar Ansari, for his controversial
statement against government officials at a
public rally, said the Superintendent of Police
(SP), Sushil Bhole.
Ansari at a public rally had said, if Samajwadi
Party (SP) and its alliance government is formed
in Uttar Pradesh, he has asked the SP chief
Akhilesh Yadav not to transfer the government
have been booked for allegedly falsifying
documents to get a lease sanctioned from the
government for sand mining in Shamli district,
police said on Friday. According to the police,
farmer Lilu Singh alleged that the accused got
the lease to lift sand from his field in Yusufpur
Chotra village using fake documents. They were
identified as district BJP secretary Diwakar
Kashyap, district general secretary Rajendra, BJP
has sought Uttar Pradesh Election Commission's
response on a plea seeking cancellation of
candidature of all AIMIM candidates over non-
compliance with the rules of Representation of
the People Act, 1951 during the ongoing state
Assembly polls. In a complaint, Delhi-based
advocate and social activist Vineet Jindal
alleged that the All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul
Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidates violated section
Mulayam Singh Yadav alleged discrimination difficult for the SP. time, defeating SBSP’s Rana
on caste basis and atrocities on poor as he hit ZAHOORABAD: Two main Ajeet Pratap Singh by a
the campaign trail for party candidates in allies of Samajwadi party in margin of 9,162 votes. The SP
Jaunpur for the UP assembly polls. In his public this election are RLD in UP has placed trust in the
address, the 82-year-old said his party has west and SBSP in the east. The incumbent MLA Shailendra
always worked for the poor, the youth and the SBSP chief contested the Yadav ‘Lalai’, while Nishad
neglected section of the society. Yadav, Lok previous election as a BJP ally Party (in alliance with BJP) has
Sabha MP from Mainpuri, said there is no but this time around, he is in fielded Ramesh Singh. The
special facility for the poor, the educated youth alliance with the main BDP has fielded Indradev

Ukraine: 11 civilian, 4 IAF flights

officials for the next six months as their 'Hisab divisional president Bhupendra Singh and former 123 (3) & (3a) Representation of People Act, are jobless, while farmers who produce crop do opposition Samajwadi Party. Yadav while the Congress has

‘Kavach’ to cover
Kitab' would be done first. divisional president Birendra, they said. 1951. not get adequate price for their produce. He is pitted against BJP’s fielded Parvez Alam Bhutto.

FAST NEWS

will bring back Indians today 2,000-km rail network

Former Army Chief Gen Sunith Rodrigues dies
NEW DELHI/PANAJI: General (retd) Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who
headed the Indian Army between 1990 and 1993 and served as
the governor of Punjab between 2004 and 2010, passed away on
Friday, an official statement said. He was 88. Rodrigues died FPJ BUREAU / Hyderabad safety and capacity augmen-
peacefully at a private hospital near Panaji, Goa around 1.30 pm,
Centre to SC: 17K
tation in 2022-23.
family sources said. He had been admitted to the hospital for the FPJ BUREAU 'Kavach', the indigenously “In the budget 2,000 km has
New Delhi
Indians evacuated
last 15 days. developed automatic train been approved and in subse-

Chennai gets its first Dalit woman mayor

protection (ATP) system, quent years Kavach will be
Eleven civilian and four In- will be deployed across the deployed in 4,000-5,000 km
CHENNAI: R Priya, the DMK candidate for dian Air Force (IAF) flights As the Supreme Court on Friday entire rail network begin- every year,” Vaishnaw said af-
the post of Chennai mayor, was elected will return to India today expressed concern for the lives ning with 2,000 km in the ter inspecting the working of
unopposed on Friday. Twenty-eight-year-old (Saturday) with Indians of students caught in the middle 2022-23 fiscal Kavach be-
Priya is a post graduate in Commerce and a from Ukraine's neighbour- of the conflict zone in Ukraine, and will be tween
first-time councillor. She is the first Dalit ing countries, the Civil Avi- the Centre said that government rolled out in Lingampal-
mayor of the Chennai Corporation and the ation Ministry has stated. efforts have resulted in a swift 4,000 to 5,000 li-
third woman to do so. Greater Chennai The 11 civilian flights are evacuation of 17,000 Indians km every Vikarabad
Corporation Commissioner Gagan Singh expected to bring back more from Ukraine. subsequent section of
Bedi administered the oath of office to Priya, who is the 49th than 2,200 Indians, with ten year, Rail- Secunder-
mayor of Chennai. She was given the ceremonial robe and mace landing in Delhi and one in IndiGo to operate way Minis- abad divi-

12 flights
by the state health minister Ma Subramanian and HR&CE minister Mumbai, the ministry said ter Ashwini sion.
Sekar Babu. Meanwhile, all the 20 mayoral candidates of the in a statement on Friday. Vaishnaw It is de-
ruling DMK and its ally Congress' nominee, an autorickshaw India has been evacuating IndiGo said it will operate 12 said on Fri- signed, de-
driver, on Friday were elected in indirect polls to the top posts in its citizens through special Relatives greet Indian nationals, evacuated from Ukraine, upon their arrival evacuation flights with over day. veloped and manufactured in
civic bodies in Tamil Nadu and they took charge. Indirect polls to flights from Ukraine's west-
at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi on Friday. 2,600 Indians from war-torn Kavach, which literally India and will be deployed in
elect chairpersons of municipalities and town panchayats, Ukraine's neighbouring

Bring back our students: Didi to PM

ern neighbours such as Ro- means armour, is being pro- India and exported to the
however, witnessed tussles and high drama in several regions mania, Hungary, Slovakia countries between Friday and moted by the Railways as the world, he said.
while DMK ward members, violating the party's diktat, defeated and Poland, as the Ukrain- Sunday. India has been world's cheapest automatic So far, Kavach has been de-
nominees of alliance parties in a string of local bodies. ian airspace has been shut evacuating its citizens through train collision protection ployed on over 1,098 route km

Two ULFA(I) militants surrender in Assam

since February 24.
On Friday, 14 civilian and
GUWAHATI: Two militants belonging to the banned United three IAF flights brought
Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) outfit have surrendered 3,772 Indians back, the state-
with arms and ammunition in separate incidents in Tinsukia and ment noted. The IAF has de-
Charaideo districts of Assam, a police release said on Friday. A ployed C-17 military trans-
militant, identified as Robin Neog alias Dhoni Asom, surrendered port aircraft for the evacua-
ARITRA SINGHA / Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister
Mamata Banerjee has once
again urged the Centre to
bring back Indian students
trapped in Ukraine. Mamata
time to bring them back? I urge
the Central government to pro-
vide adequate flights and all
the students be brought back
as soon as possible.” Mamata
had earlier written to Modi
asking for an all-party meeting
special flights from Ukraine's
western neighbours such as
Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and
Poland as the Ukrainian
airspace has been shut since
February 24 due to a Russian
military offensive.
system.
Announced in the 2022
Union Budget as a part of
the Atmanirbhar Bharat ini-
tiative, 2,000 km of rail net-
work is planned to be
brought under Kavach for
and 65 locos in on-going proj-
ects of the South Central Rail-
way. Kavach is designed to
bring a train to a halt auto-
matically when it notices an-
other train on the same line
within a prescribed distance.

Pak asks India to appoint

with an HK-33 rifle, three magazines, 90 rounds of 5.56 mm tion exercise. The civilian tweeted on Friday, “I am very over the Ukraine crisis, and In a statement, IndiGo said 42
cartridges and a grenade at the office of the Tinsukia flights are being operated much worried about the lives had also slammed the Modi evacuation flights with 9,200
superintendent of police on Thursday. Indians had been scheduled to

lawyer for Kulbhushan

by Indian carriers such as of the Indian students held up government at a rally in

AC tram catches fire in Kolkata; none injured

IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air In- in Ukraine. Life is very pre- Varanasi for “delay” in bring- operate between February 28
dia. cious. Why is it taking so much ing back students . and March 6.

Woman who HYDERABAD:

KOLKATA: An air-conditioned tram with passengers caught fire on

Pakistan
Friday afternoon while it was moving through the city's Beniapukur

once rode ontodayhershescooter

Two years ago when her have returned to Telangana, Razia is
area, police said. No one was injured in the incident, they said. son was in distress, she rode 1,400 km still waiting for her son - Nizamuddin has urged India to appoint a lawyer to represent

1,400 km to stranded
The fire broke out in the tram travelling from Gariahat to to bring him home but Aman, who is pursuing MBBS first year Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian national who is on death row. The
Esplanade around 1 pm due to some technical glitches, he said. feels helpless as he is at Sumy in the north-eastern part of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday asked India to hire a legal

rescue son government-run

One fire tender was pressed into service, which brought the blaze in another country. Ukraine. Aman is among several representative for Kulbhushan Jadhav, to implement the verdict of
under control, a police officer said. "No one was trapped or injured Razia Begum, a teacher at a Indian students at Sumy State Medical the International Court of Justice, according to a local media report.

awaits safety of 19-year-old son, this time

in the fire. Traffic movement at the moment is normal," he said. school in Telangana's University located in Sumy city close to The court has given New Delhi time till April 13 to provide Jadhav
Scribe held for fake news against Cong leaders Nizamabad district, is worried about the the Russian border. with legal representation, reported Pakistan Today.

his return stranded

"He told me not to worry as he is According to the news outlet, IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah said
RAIPUR: A journalist of a web portal was arrested in Chhattisgarh in war-hit Ukraine. safe but I am worried as he is stuck that the decision of the International Court of Justice had expressed
capital Raipur for allegedly circulating fake news against Congress Though 260 students from Ukraine amid war in a foreign land," she said. confidence in the Pakistani judicial system and left the matter of
leaders by using "symbolic names", a police official said on Friday. reviewing the death penalty to Pakistan.

Not worried about OBC leaders’ exit: UP Deputy CM

Nilesh Sharma was arrested on Wednesday and was remanded in
judicial custody the next day, the official said. "The journalist FPJ INTERVIEW
allegedly published fake news against leaders of the Congress by
using symbolic names in the web portal's column. On the complaint
of Congress worker Khilawan Nishad, a case was registered under

W
IPC provisions at Civil Lines police station," he informed.
C’garh: Four killed as truck falls off flyover
RASHMI SHARMA / Varanasi OBCs, which had played a major role part of the BJP, they became leg-
e have been able to provide safety in the BJP’s success in the past... islators and ministers. Om
DURG: Four persons were killed after the truck they were
travelling in fell off a flyover in Chhattisgarh's Durg district in the and security to the people of UP. I
Citing good governance, better First of all, we in the BJP do not Prakash Rajbhar could become

can say that the last five year of our

law and order situation, improved believe in forward and backward MLA only after he forged an al-
wee hours of Friday, police said. The accident occurred around roads, electricity and water sup- politics, and we never differenti- liance with us in 2017. Prime Min-
12.30 am on the flyover near Green Chowk under Mohan Nagar ply as the “biggest asset” of the government was a trailer and you ate. Everyone feels secure in the ister Modi, who is the MP of
police station limits here, an official said. The truck, which was
heading towards Dhamdha town from Durg, dashed through the
BJP in Uttar Pradesh, the state's
will see the entire movie in the com- BJP rule. The opposition has tried Varanasi, is our biggest face and

ing days.
deputy chief minister, Keshav to muster support of the OBCs none can stand before him.
railings of the flyover and fell, he said. Truck driver, Mahesh Prasad Maurya, said the party but they failed. These communi-
Warle, a native of neighbouring Balod district, Tausif Khan (26), was certain to return to power. ties have full faith in us and they What has been the major issue in this
Sahil Khan (23) and Mohammad Aman (26), who hailed from Excerpts from the interview.
–Keshav Prasad Maurya cannot trust Akhilesh Yadav. You election?
Durg, were killed on the spot, the official said. cannot fool people by making We fought the entire election on

3 terrorist associates arrested in Shopian

What feedback are you getting from
the areas where the polling has been
SRINAGAR: Three terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit completed?
LeT were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on All indications are the results will
Friday and incriminating materials, including arms and be the same as 2017. The reasons
ammunition, recovered from their possession, officials said. Police being, no one wants a comeback
said that a joint 'naka' (checkpost) party of police and Army's 44 of corruption and casteism which
RR was placed at Khudpora orchards. They have been identified was prevailing during the regime
as Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, resident of Gadapora Shopian, Nadeem of the opposition parties. The peo-
Rafiq Rather, resident of Killbal Shopian and Rouf Mushtaq Najar, ple of UP want security and good
resident of Wangam. governance, which only the BJP
can provide. Many opposition par-
ties have joined hands but they
cannot guarantee good gover-
nance and the rule of the law.
Which of the seven phases of polling
will give the BJP the best results?
All the phases have been good for
us, especially the last two, sixth
and seventh in East UP. The re-
sponse of people and the feedback
show that the BJP will shine in
the last phase of the polls as well.
In the last few phases, the people
of UP, it seems, are going to en-
sure a major defeat of the opposi-
tion parties. I am sure the BJP
will get more seats than 2017.
The opposition is mobilising the
false claims. You will see the re-
sults will prove us right.
A few big OBC leaders have left the
BJP. Will it make any impact?
The people (Swami Prasad Mau-
rya and Dara Singh Chauhan) you
mentioned were not with us in
the 2014 parliamentary polls, yet
we got success. In fact, these peo-
ple joined us before the 2017 As-
sembly polls and after being a
the issue of good governance, de-
velopment and establishing the
rule of the law. The way the BJP
government controlled mafia ele-
ments and checked crime has giv-
en hope to the people of UP. The
BJP has worked to improve roads,
ensure electricity and water sup-
ply. You can see that the opposi-
tion is not targeting us on these
basic issues.
 NATION
14 killed in Bhagalpur blast
Certain incidents happening during Governors' address should be avoided: Vice President
PANAJI: Certain incidents happening during Governors' address and disillusioned, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday. In
violence taking place in certain institutions should be completely democracy, if you don't like the government, you can agitate
avoided as such things will weaken democracy and leave people peacefully with patience and wait for election, he said. MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

Aman Lekhi resigns as

IN THE COURTYARD

Ten seriously
injured;
pulled down a number of others who survived the blast

Addl Solicitor General

S
structures, the state police and were pulled out from un-

unregulated
chief said on Friday. der the rubble. They are un-
The director general of po- dergoing treatment at a hos-

firecracker business
lice, SK Singhal, has blamed pital in Bhagalpur. enior Advocate Court with immediate pointed from July 1, 2020,

blamed
LAW KUMAR MISHRA
Patna
Fourteen people, including
five members of a family,
were killed and ten suffered
injuries following a blast in
an alleged illegal firecracker
unit being run from a house
in Bhagalpur in Bihar on the
intervening night of Thurs-
day and Friday. The Bihar Po-
lice have initiated a probe led
unregulated illegal firecrack-
er business as being respon-
sible for the explosion that
took place in Kajwalichak lo-
cality. Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi posted on his Twit-
ter handle that he spoke to
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over
the phone, expressed an-
guish over the loss of lives,
prayed for speedy recovery of
those who were injured, and
took stock of the relief work
being carried out at the site
by the administration.
A statement from the chief
minister's office said that Ni-
He said searches conducted Aman Lekhi has effect." for a period of three years
by the dog squad and foren- resigned as the Aman Lekhi is the till June 30, 2023. As the
sic team has led to the recov- Additional Solicitor husband of Minister ASG, Lekhi had appeared
ery of a large quantity of ma- General (ASG). of State for External in many important matters
terial used in the manufac- In a letter written Affairs, Meenakshi before the Supreme Court
ture of firecrackers, though on March 4 to Lekhi. He and
it was found that none of the Union Law has not given various high courts and
households in the area had a Minister any reason for tribunals.
license. “It is the responsibil- Kiren Rijiju, his resignation Speaking to IANS, Lekhi
ity of the police station con- he said, "I in the letter. said there is no specific
A volunteer near a three-storey building after a massive explosion cerned to keep a check on am tender- In March reason to quit and the gov-
ripped through it in Bhagalpur district, on Friday. —PTI
such illegal and dangerous ing my res- 2018, Lekhi ernment already has a bat-
DGP Singhal to get a detailed conference in Patna and said activities,” Singhal said. Ac- ignation as was appointed tery of efficient lawyers,
feedback and gave instruc- that the explosion had taken cordingly, Tatarpur station the Additional Solicitor as the Additional Solicitor and one less will not make
tions for proper treatment of place half-an-hour before house officer Sudhanshu Ku- General at the Supreme General and was re-ap- a difference.
the injured and suitable ac- midnight on Thursday and mar has been held prima fa-
tion after a thorough investi- after the debris was cleared cie guilty of laxity and Court pulls up licence to the distillery to Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter
serial litigant manufacture, bottle and case and again in 2012, when

Lakhimpur: SC to hear plea

by the Patna ATS. Such was tish Kumar summoned chief gation. after a nearly 10-hour effort. placed under suspension,
the impact of the blast that it secretary Amir Subhani and Singhal addressed a press The DGP also said that ten said the DGP. blending of the Indian Made he upheld then Gujarat

Women’s Day: ‘Pad Man’

Delhi BJP leader and advocate Foreign Liquor (IMFL). The Governor Kamla Beniwal's
Ashwini Upadhyay, known for distillery's case was that decision to appoint the state
filing the public interest certain weak spirit is Lokayukta, without consulting

against bail to min’s son

FPJ BUREAU / New Delhi
A Supreme Court bench
headed by CJI NV Ramana
on Friday fixed a hearing on
March 11 on an appeal
against Allahabad High
Court's bail last month to
Ashish Mishra, son of a
Union minister for Home, by
family members of deceased
farmers mowed down by his
car in Lakhimpur Kheri of
Uttar Pradesh on October 3
last year.
The appeal was mentioned
by advocate Prashant
Bhushan for early hearing,
pointing out that Ashish was
the “prime accused in the
Lakhimpur Kheri violence”
in which 8 people were
to move the top court since
the Uttar Pradesh govern-
ment failed to appeal against
the bail granted by the high
court.
Bhushan informed the
court that other accused per-
sons were seeking bail based
gent listing of the case was
sought and pleaded that the
high court be restrained
from granting bail to others
based on this order.
The court was also asked to
observe that the high court
could not grant bail to others
in every Raj panchayat
MANISH GODHA
Jaipur
The Women’s Day is on
March 8 but the festivities in
Rajasthan starts as early as
March 5. As part of the cele-
brations, the state govern-
ment will hold special
screening of Akshay Kumar-
starrer ‘Pad Man’ in every
gram panchayat. Released in
2018, the film is based on the
life of Tamil Nadu activist
Arunachalam Muruganan-
tham, who revolutionised the
concept of menstrual hy-
giene in rural India by creat-
ing a low-cost sanitary nap-
kin machine.
Shreya Guha, Rajasthan's
principal secretary, Women
and Child Development De-
partment, said, “The state
has decided to celebrate
roots level this year. The
events will start from March
5 and government has
arranged for special screen-
ing of ‘Pad Man’ in every
gram panchayat on March 7.”
Rajasthan has taken several
steps to bring about parity in
sex ratio, but the social struc-
ture of the state is still not
very open to discussing is-
sues such as menstrual hy-
giene. Chhaya Panchouli,
who works for NGO Jan
Swasthya Abhiyan Ra-
jasthan, said, “Pad Man talks
about a subject which is not
discussed openly even in our
cities, so the screening of the
film in villages is important.”
The state government is also
running the ‘I M Shakti
Udaan' scheme for free distri-
bution of sanitary napkins
and has distributed more than
litigations (PILs) was in a shock
on Friday when Delhi High
Court pulled him up on his
plea to ban liquor sale in Delhi
and asked, “How many
petitions have you got typed in
your drawer?” A bench of
Chief Justice of the Delhi High
Court, DN Patel, and Justice
Neena Bansal Krishna also said
it will club together all his PILs,
asking counsel for other sides
to accumulate his petitions as
“we will see what is to be
done”. “We will keep it all on
October 1,” the court
remarked. –FPJ Bureau
SC: NO EXCISE DUTY ON
ALCOHOL WASTAGE
The Supreme Court has held
that the state government can
levy excise duty only on the
alcohol meant for human
consumption and not on the
wastage of alcohol after
distillation in Utkal Distilleries
in Odisha. The Odisha
government had granted a
generated in the manufacture
of IMFL which is not potable
and even the state
government had allowed 2%
wastage. –FPJ Bureau
RAJASTHAN CHIEF JUSTICE
AKIL KURESHI TO RETIRE
TOMORROW
Justice Manindra Mohan
Shrivastava was on Friday
appointed acting chief justice
of the Rajasthan High Court as
incumbent Justice Akil
Abdulhamid Kureshi is set to
retire on March 6. Justice
Kureshi, who joined the
judiciary as a Gujarat HC
judge in 2004, had a score of
controversies and denial of his
elevation as a Supreme Court
judge. He had fallen out with
the Modi govt because of his
two judgments as a Gujarat
High Court judge, the first in
2010 when he had remanded
present Union Home Minister
Amit Shah to two days of
police custody in the
then CM Modi. –FPJ Bureau
CAN'T RE-OPEN
NIZAMUDDIN MARKAZ,
CENTRE TELLS HC
The Centre Friday opposed
before the Delhi High Court
fully re-opening the
Nizamuddin Markaz, where
the Tablighi Jamaat
congregation was held in
March 2020 amid Covid-19
pandemic and has remained
shut since then, stating that a
few people may be allowed
to offer prayers on the
upcoming religious occasions.
UPHAAR TRAGEDY: 2
ACCUSED APOLOGISE TO
AVUT CHAIRPERSON
A Delhi court Friday closed a
case related to outraging the
modesty of Association of
Victims of Uphaar Tragedy
(AVUT) chairperson Neelam
Krishnamoorthy in 2007, after
she accepted the apologies
tendered by the two accused.

Guj passes Bills on land grabbing India’s Covid cases receding fast
killed, and the families had on this order, and thus ur- based on this order. Women’s Day at the grass- 3.60 crore sanitary pads.

Boundary issue: Bommai presents tax-free budget

FPJ BUREAU / Ahmedabad
The Gujarat Assembly on Friday
passed two Bills pertaining to
amendments in the Gujarat
Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act
of 2020 and the Gujarat Organic
Agricultural University Act of
2017. Both the amendment Bills
were passed in the absence of
Congress MLAs, who had
walked out of the House
immediately after Question Hour
following the suspension of
senior MLA Punja Vansh.
The Gujarat Land Grabbing
(Prohibition) (Amendment) Bill
2022, which was tabled by
Revenue Minister Rajendra
Trivedi, proposes that the word
‘land’ in the original act “shall
not include the land in respect
of which applications for grants
are pending on the date of
commencement of this Act
under the Scheduled Tribes and
Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights),
Act, 2006”. The amendment
would protect tribals from any
penal action under the Land
Grabbing Act if they had already
applied for allocation of land.
Another important amendment
proposed was about the
provision of appeals against
orders issued by special courts
constituted under the Land
Grabbing Act. Now Now
aggrieved persons can file an
appeal in the high court against
the special court orders within
30 days, something which was
not there in the present Act.
OUR BUREAU / New Delhi
India on Friday reported
6,396 fresh Covid cases and
201 deaths while the active
caseload fell to 69,897, the low-
est in 22 months even while
the government data showed
the virus receding fast.
Delhi reported 326 fresh cas-
es and 3 deaths, while Kerala
topped with 73 deaths in 24
hours and Karnataka second
at 10 deaths.
The cumulative total Covid
infections stood at 4,29,51,556
whereas 4,23,667,070 of them
have recovered and a total of
5,14,589 succumbed to the
virus.
The nationwide vaccination
on Friday touched 178.29
crore, with 24.84 lakh vaccine
doses administered in 24
hours ending at 7 am. A total
of 77.09 crore people have un-
dergone the Covid test, 9.23
lakh of them in the last 24
hours.
The active cases stand at
0.16% of the total infections
while the recovery rate is
98.64%. Daily positivity rate is
0.69% and weekly rate 0.90%.
DECISION ON MIXING
BOOSTER DOSE WILL BE BASED
ON SCIENTIFIC STUDIES: GOVT
The Union Health Ministry on
Thursday said that any decision
on the mixing and matching of
the booster dose of COVID-19
vaccines will be taken based on
science.
Friday prayers offered
at J&K’s Jamia Masjid
A large number of devotees
offered Friday's prayers at the
historic Jamia Masjid in
Srinagar city after 30 weeks.
Authorities allowed Friday
prayers at the mosque in
Nowhatta area of old city
Srinagar due to the dipping
Covid cases and improvement
in the law and order
situation. The Jamia Masjid
management said all
arrangements for Friday's
congregational prayers had
been made in advance since
the authorities had intimated
the management about the
decision to allow the prayers.
Arunachal, Assam
Governors meet
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh
Governor Brig (Retd) Dr BD
Mishra on Friday called on his
Assam counterpart Jagdish
Mukhi at Raj Bhavan in
Guwahati and hoped for an
early resolving of the boundary
dispute as the chief ministers of
the two states were working
towards it.
Mishra said that the age-old
amity between the people of the
two states would be reinforced
with the resolving of the issue, a
statement said.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta
Biswa Sharma had said that his
government was ready to do
everything necessary to resolve
the issue.
with ‘golden package’ for Bengaluru
SHANKAR RAJ
Bengaluru
With an eye on the BBMP
(Bengaluru’s civic body)
elections round the corner and
the Assembly polls in 2023,
Karnataka Chief Minister
Basavaraj Bommai presented a
tax-free budget with a ‘golden
package’ for Bengaluru
including a Rs 1000 crore for the
controversial Mekedatu project
across river Cauvery that would
bring drinking water to the
capital city -- a project that
neighbouring Tamil Nadu is
opposed to.
In his maiden budget, the CM
announced an allocation of
Rs 8,409 crore for the IT capital
of Bengaluru. This comes just
days ahead of the Bruhat
Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
(BBMP) elections.
He also announced several
projects which will focus on
infrastructure, health, education
and others. A grant of Rs 1,500
crore was earmarked to develop
mega storm water drains to
cater to heavy rains and to
prevent floods in Bengaluru city.
Super Specialty Hospitals with a
capacity of 500 beds will be
established in four parts of
Bengaluru on a Public Private
Partnership (PPP) model to cater
to the needs of the ever-
increasing population.

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Europe.’’ Ukraine is home to three other
active nuclear power plants, one of which is
located 70 miles from the city of Mykolaiv
which Russian forces have begun attacking
after seizing nearby Kherson. The other two
active sites are located in the west and are
not currently under threat, though that
situation could change as the Russian attack
fans out. Ukraine also has five sites which are
out of action, including Chernobyl, but could
still pose a risk if hit by shells, western media
reports said.
Nuclear experts told the BBC that attacks on
Zaporizhzhia were 'frightening' but any
disaster caused by fighting would be similar
to Fukushima in 2011 rather than Chernobyl
in 1986. Fukushima, in Japan, melted down
after a tsunami cut electricity to the plant,
disabling its cooling system. Chernobyl
exploded after a training exercise gone-wrong
caused an uncontrolled nuclear reaction.
Mumbai first megacity...
These apprehensions have been removed
now. These are patches which have been
discovered after ground surveillance. I don’t
think anywhere in India in any urban city, any
government has done this. It also helps
Mumbai in its climate change battle, keeping
temperatures down, giving us fresh air and it
also benefits wildlife, so it’s a great move by
the government,” Stalin said.
Sanjiv Valsan, member of the NGO ‘Ped Lagao
Ped Bachao’, said, “Earlier, the land was
theoretically declared forest, but now, through
this map there is a clear picture of exactly
which area is under the diary department and
which area is forest. The Phase 1 map
indicates areas are not under slums, dairy
structures and projects handed to other
departments. In Phase 2, more portions will
come under the green section, which are
forest lands.”
When Aarey was declared as ‘reserved forest’
in September 2020, the CMO, Maharashtra,
had said, “This will be the first instance of an
extensive forest blossoming within the limits
of a metropolis anywhere in the world.”
Environment and Tourism Minister Aaditya
Thackeray had tweeted: “Phase 2 survey for
additional open/forest land in Aarey post
phase I will begin soon. This would help the
SGNP and Aarey.
The man who revived leg...
has more wickets than him (800).
Warne was in a relationship with Liz Hurley
following the end of his marriage to wife
Simone. He and Hurley were together for
around two years and were engaged before
they split up. The former England all-rounder
Kevin Pietersen, who was a close friend of
Warne's, tweeted 'F***' when the news broke
followed by a string of crying emojis and the
hashtag #RIPKing.'
Rohit Sharma posted on Twitter: 'I’m truly lost
for words here, this is extremely sad. An
absolute legend and champion of our game
has left us. RIP Shane Warne….still can’t
believe it.' The England team held a minute's
silence for Warne ahead of the fourth day of
their tour match in the West Indies.
Indian is shot at, kept...
due to which I sustained multiple bullet
injuries," Harjot Singh said.
The Indian student said he regained
consciousness at 10 pm on the night of
March 2.
"The doctors explained to me that I was shot
and was brought to hospital from the spot.
They told me that I kept lying on the road for
nearly four hours. I had lost a lot of blood.
Two bullets hit my left leg and a bullet
entered my chest. They extracted the bullet
from my chest. My leg has been plastered but
I am much better than before," he said.
The Indian student said that he has got a new
life. "I first called up my mother. The moment
she heard my voice, you can understand how
she would have felt. I spoke to my father and
sister. I felt much better. I have got a new life.
I want to return to India and spend good time
with my family," he said.
Harjot Singh, who is pursuing studies in
Information Technology, said he had not
received support from the Indian embassy
yet. "I have been trying to get in touch with
them; every day they say we will do
something but there is no help yet," he said.
"It doesn't matter if you send a charter (plane)
after death...God has given me a second life, I
want to live it. I request the embassy to
evacuate me from here, provide me facilities
like a wheelchair, help me with
documentation," he added.
MVA Govt to table 2 bills...
Act, 1965, proposing powers to the state
government for the delimitation of wards and
the number of members in these bodies.
The State Election Commission (SEC) will
elections. However, elections cannot take
place unless the state government takes a
decision on the delimitation of wards and
finalizes the number of members of the civic
and local bodies. The state government’s
move is crucial especially when the SEC is
expecting reports from 15 municipal
corporations on the delimitation of wards.
Only after studying these reports was the SEC
supposed to declare the poll schedule.
The government’s move is also important
given that elections to 15 municipal
corporations including Mumbai, 25 zilla
parishads and 232 municipal councils are due
in the current year. Crucially, both the ruling
and opposition parties have said that there
won’t be elections without OBC reservation.
This is in order to ensure that the OBCs are
not deprived of the opportunity to participate
in the poll process.
The state government’s move is also
important as none of the parties can afford to
have elections without OBC reservation, as it
will mean paying a huge price, politically.
Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
announced in the state council that the state
cabinet would approve the bills on the lines
of the Madhya Pradesh Act and table it in the
state legislature on Monday, reiterating that
the government was committed to restoring
the OBC quota scrapped by the Supreme
Court last year.
Pawar said, as per the Madhya Pradesh Act,
the SEC continues to enjoy powers with
regard to announcing the election schedule
but the state government holds the powers
when it comes to delimitation of wards and
related matters. Pawar called on the
opposition to refrain from politicizing the
issue and clarified that neither was the
government working under any pressure nor
would it succumb to any. Pawar said the state
government had already provided funds to
the MSBCC for the compilation of empirical
data on the OBCs, adding that it would be
done in the stipulated format.
NATO REFUSE TO POLICE...
State, who was speaking alongside NATO
chief Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, warned
Vladimir Putin that NATO stands ready to
defend 'every inch' of its territory. They were
speaking after a meeting of foreign ministers
in Brussels. Blinken insisted NATO is a
defensive alliance and is not seeking a fight
with Moscow - but would stand up for its
members if attacked. Two NATO states -
Poland and Romania - directly border Ukraine,
and three more - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia
- sit close to the border in the Baltics.
MSRTC’s transport business through the
state transport department, considering
administrative and professional parameters.
The MSRTC has already incurred a loss of
over Rs1,200 crore due to the ongoing strike
which began on October 28, 2021,
disrupting its services and causing
inconvenience to many. The corporation’s
accumulated loss is expected to be Rs11,000
crore, on account of the closure of its
services because of the lockdowns and
various curbs imposed by the state
government since the outbreak of Covid-19
in March 2020.
Meanwhile, in a strong signal to the striking
employees of the MSRTC, Parab warned that
the government would take tough action if
they failed to report to work by March 10.
“If they do not report back on duty then the
MSRTC will take the view that they don’t
need a job and consider other options,’’
Parab said, adding, “I appeal to those
employees against whom no action has
been taken, that they report to work
immediately.” Although Parab did not
divulge further details, senior MSRTC
employees have suggested that the
corporation may consider new recruitment.
Besides, the government and the MSRTC
have recently discussed the privatisation of
the corporation, as a last resort.
In response to the government’s call, Parab
said 28,000 of the 92,000-plus MSRTC
employees had resumed work while those
who had been expelled have been given
time to rejoin after completion of legal
formalities. He assured that the MSRTC
would revoke the suspension of employees
provided they resumed work by March 10.
Pune phone-tapping:......
Public prosecutor Jayesh Yagnik, however,
opposed Shukla’s request for interim
protection from arrest. He further sought
some time to file a reply to her plea, saying
that a copy of the petition had been served
to him only on Thursday.
The judges, however, said that Shukla had
made a case fit for ad-interim relief and that
in passing its order, the high court was
merely following the mandate of the
Supreme Court.
Justice Shinde said: “We will pass
appropriate orders. As per the petitioner’s
submissions, you (state police) are filing the
FIR after three-and-a-half years of the
alleged cause of action.”
apparently several officers are involved, the
FIR is filed against only one officer? She is a
serving IPS officer, holding a responsible
post in Andhra Pradesh. Where is the scope
of her absconding?” it added.
While Yagnik argued that the court was
considering “only one side of the case”,
Jethmalani argued that Shukla had been
singled out and therefore, prayers in the
petition deserved consideration.
Jethmalani further said that though a
number of officers were involved in the
process of alleged surveillance and phone
interception on the basis that the said phone
holders were supplying narcotics to college
students, no one else had been named in
the said FIR. The senior lawyer also told the
HC that none of the phone numbers
allegedly intercepted were registered in the
name of any politicians.
The court then said that prima facie, it was
‘convinced’ that Shukla deserved to be
granted protection until further orders.
Accordingly, it granted two weeks for the
Pune police to file their reply and kept the
matter for hearing on March 25.
Mumbai FIR
According to PTI, the latest FIR against her
was registered at Colaba Police Station
under section 26 of the Indian Telegraph Act
(official divulging confidential material) and
section 166 of the IPC (official disobeying
orders) on a complaint filed by an additional
commissioner at the level of police officer.
‘Shocking’ protection from...
Single-judge of the High Court Justice Arvind
Singh Sangwan had on Thursday ordered
that Saini should not be arrested till April 20
in various cases pending against him except
one — the murder of Balwant Singh Multani
since that matter is pending before Supreme
Court. Besides Multani murder, Saini also
faces a trial before a Special CBI Court in
Delhi for the alleged abduction of
automobile businessman Vinod Kumar, his
brother-in-law Ashok Kumar, and their driver
Mukhtiyar Singh.
CPM age cap will exclude...
scandal involving Swpna Suresh, has also
been kept out. The additions include
ministers Mohammed Riaz, the son-in-law of
the chief minister, Saji Cherian, VN Vasavan,
former DYFI state secretary M Swaraj, former
SFI national president PK Biju, among others.
A controversial inclusion is that of P K Sasi,
who once faced party disciplinary action in
connection with an alleged case of sexual
misconduct.
vision document for a ‘New Kerala’, which
includes controversial proposals for the
acceptance of investment and loans as well
as changes to militant trade union practices
for the sake of the state’s development.
Salute to Warnie, the...
Warnie, which metamorphosed under ex-
Australian leg-spinner Terry Jenner who took
him under his wing. On his return after six
months, his parents failed to recognise the
Goodyear blimp. Being a cricket junkie
myself, I had obsessed like other savants on
his battle royale with Tendulkar. While India
raised its game while playing him and the
Aussies at every twist and turn in his great
career, Warnie always remembered the great
times chock-a-block with great memories.
Fascinated by his brand of aggressive leg-
spin, which he used as a jagged edge to
destroy many a reputation, I asked him to
show me the six different balls that he could
bowl after the interview -- the leg-spinner,
the googly, top spinner, flipper, straight ball,
and the zooter -- all deadly and pulverising.
It is an abiding memory which I have kept in
my recesses for I admired his tradecraft and
devotion to the game, despite an array of
distractions -- booze, women, poker.
Australian cricket's irrepressible playboy and
cricketing icon took 708 Test wickets in his
illustrious 15-year career. His India connect
grew manifold when he came here to
captain Rajasthan Royals in season one of
Indian Premier League and triumphed with a
team of young turks.
He delivered the Ball of the Century and
became part of folklore with his first ball of
the 1993 Ashes tour, bowling Mike Gatting
with a ball that turned from well outside leg-
stump to clip the off bail, leaving everyone
watching in a daze.
He bowled many such deliveries, another
being the one that bowled Andrew Strauss
when the batter shouldered arms.
Warnie's genius was that he gave the ball a
tweak or imparted revolutions to the ball
which enabled it to spin sharply. He used his
burly shoulders and strong wrists to deliver
a wide variety of lethal tricks. The eternal
bad boy, he was banned in 2003 for taking
a prohibited substance - which he blamed
on his mother for giving him a diuretic to
'improve his appearance'. However the
alchemist returned in 2004 and in the third
Ashes Test of 2005, he became the first
bowler in history to take 600 Test wickets.
By the time I met him, he had begun to
transmogrify into a deeply tanned, much
fitter, very sculpted Mr Hollywood.
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Largest democracy wearing blinkers?
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY : Those who don’t
believe in magic will never find it...
― Roald dahl
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

SINCE 1928

Relook needed at
FOUNDER EDITOR: S SADANAND

governor edifice
big cities, without being blamed for intensively bomb the cities to ease
civilian deaths. International Crim- their capture. But Kyiv has a vast
Neighbourly inal Court (ICC) is investigating network of underground railway

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whether Russia is committing geno- network and a river, which enables
eye cide in Ukraine by targeting civil- survival and counterattack. Russia
ians. Hence the agreement on ex- wants to surround the big cities and
ven by his own standards of indiscretion and traction of civilians. But Russia, cut-off supplies of food and arma-
÷K C Singh

U
polemic, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh like India and the US, is not a mem- ments. Can the Ukrainians bleed
Koshyari surprised many when he made controver- ber of ICC. The only way Putin can the Russian army and tie it down in
sial remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji being tutored by ever be tried by ICC would be if he urban warfare for extended period?
Samarth Ramdas and apparently mocked the child mar- kraine War has dominated loses power and Russia hands him Sanctions will start inflicting pain
riage of the reformist couple, Jotirao and Savitribai. Con- the news cycle and the over for trial, provided the grounds over time, which the Chinese will
stituents of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra Vikas world’s attention since Feb- for his arraignment are established. mostly alleviate.
Aghadi government demanded an apology from Koshyari ruary 24 when Russia launched the Meanwhile, the race is on whether And that brings up the Sino-Russ-
at the very least but, ideally, his recall by the Centre. offensive. Into its second week a the pain of the sanctions forcing or- ian entente. Two arguments are pre-
Governor Koshyari has had an uneasy relationship, to put it few elements are clear. It is a bur- dinary Russians to protest on the sented on why the India-Russia re-
mildly, with the MVA government since he administered the geoning humanitarian disaster as streets comes before surrender or lations are important. One, that In-
oath of office in November 2019. The list of his questionable millions of refugees flee the coun- decimation of Ukraine’s elected dia is still dependent on Russian
words and deeds runs long: from swearing in Bharatiya Jana- try, while the able-bodied join the leadership. In India, there is two- military spares and hardware. This
ta Party’s Devendra Fadnavis without ascertaining majority, beleaguered Ukrainian army. Rus- fold debate. The extraction of stu- will become almost impossible to
then repeating the oath in the wee hours, delaying Thackeray’s sia advance has been slowed due to dents safely and quickly from mul- sustain as exceptions from the US’

Indian voting is inviting the adverse attention of the US

nomination to the legislative council, not approving names for- logistics issues, stiff resistance by tiple locations, some far from the Countering America's Adversaries
warded by the government to the legislative council for more Ukraine and tactical mistakes. safe exit points on the west. The oth- Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)
government and lawmakers. Assistant Secretary Donald
than 15 months, sending back bills passed by the state legisla- Ukrainian air defence system is er, the two abstention votes at the will be near impossible. Two, that
ture on flimsy grounds, holding “review meetings” with dis- damaged but functional. Where United Nations on Ukraine resolu- India wants to keep Russia from get-
trict administrators behind the government’s back, question- then is the war headed and what tions. The government briefed the Lou called India a “really important security partner”, ting pushed deeper into Chinese

speaking at the US Senate hearing. But when pushed

ing Thackeray if he had turned “secular”, and more. are its implications for the world opposition, who largely backed the embrace. As the western sanctions
Governor Koshyari is not alone in the gallery of governors and India? government’s fence-sitting. bite, that embrace is inevitable,
how this squared with the world’s largest democracy
who have acted less as constitutional heads and more as First, if President of Russia As regards students, India was with or without India.
agents of the Centre or its ruling party. West Bengal Gover- Vladimir Putin thought his opera- late off the blocks for getting stu- The 21st century bipolar contes-
nor Jagdeep Dhankar’s multiple acrimonious run-ins with tion against Ukraine would split dents out of the war zone. US Presi- wearing blinkers, he replied there was a “pitched battle” tation is not communism versus

and India was being pushed to evolve its position.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are well documented; in a Europe and cause cracks in The dent Joe Biden had been warning capitalism. It is more about autoc-
display of her trademark temper, she blocked him on a social North Atlantic Treaty Organisation for weeks of impending Russian at- racies versus liberal democracies,
media platform after his regular tweets attacked her (NATO), he miscalculated. A fully tack on Ukraine. He repeated it on as the Chinese have state capital-
government. Tamil N du Chief Minister MK Stalin crossed united Europe and the US have im- March 15 when the Indian Embassy ism. Right wing BJP, devoted to de-
swords with Governor RN Ravi over the National Eligibility posed comprehensive financial and issued an advisory, still recom- ment and lawmakers. Assistant Sec- That, among others, Bhutan voted bunking non-aligned and socialis-
cum Entrance Test (NEET) Exemption Bill; the Governor re- other sanctions on Russia and its mendatory, asking students to leave retary Donald Lou called India a for the UN General Assembly reso- tic Nehruvian policies, is aping
turned it but the state assembly readopted it to give the state oligarchs. Putin was also unable to the country. Nine days were left for “really important security part- lution shows the concerns of him by sitting on the fence and em-
more room in admission to medical colleges. Banerjee had get the Ukrainian government to the attack to begin. But the govern- ner”, speaking at the US Senate smaller nations over the precedent ploying populist-welfare schemes
even suggested a meeting of non-BJP chief ministers to dis- quit and handover Kyiv, the capital, ment did not do three other things: hearing. But when pushed how this that Russia was setting by aban- electorally. As Arun Shourie
cuss the overreach by governors in their states. and symbol of political power. The ensure low or no airfares (as hap- squared with the world’s largest doning basic elements of the UN opined long ago, BJP equals Con-
It is clear as daylight that governors in a number of non-BJP battle for the second biggest city, pened once crisis was full blown); democracy wearing blinkers, he charter. Those are the sanctity of gress plus the Cow. Instead of the-
states have frequently indulged in overreach or furthering the Kharkiv, is also still being waged. engage the concerned universities replied there was a “pitched battle” territorial integrity and sover- atrical sloganeering each time a
BJP’s political agenda itself. This is certainly not a new prob- Two rounds of talks have been held to release the students without con- and India was being pushed to eignty of each member of the UN. rescue flight takes off or lands,
lem in Indian polity. The late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s and a third announced for next ditions; and have a detailed exit con- evolve its position. Similar pressure The US accepts that the Indian South Block needs to seriously
imperiousness in overthrowing state governments that did not week. An agreement exists on cre- tingency plan based on the worst- no doubt was exerted in the QUAD statements did restate these prin- reimagine the foreign policy for a
match minds with her is legendary; Article 356 of the Consti- ation of “humanitarian safe corri- case scenario of an all-out Russian meeting, which President Biden ciples, thereby obliquely criticis- liberal world order.
tution was the weapon she wielded through governors who dors” to enable the exit of civilians. assault from three directions. convened by cleverly linking ag- ing Russian actions.

Has Mumbai got a real life Chulbul Pandey?

were handpicked men and women with loyalty to her and the It seems Russia wants to under- Indian voting is inviting the ad- gression in Ukraine to possible sim- What then is the likely endgame The writer is former secretary,
Congress. Other parties governing India adopted the strategy. take saturation bombing of the two verse attention of the US govern- ilar conduct in the Indo-Pacific. in Ukraine? Russia is preparing to Ministry of External Affairs
The landmark verdict in the SR Bommai case was not only a
relief but also laid down the margins that even powerful elect-
ed governments at the Centre should not cross.
The era of using the gubernatorial office as an agency of the
Centre did not fade away. It is perhaps instructive that a strong
central government with an overarching majority and a prime
minister with high popularity would see this office as a means
to an end. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's era may not Munde, then leader of the opposi- had no major communal riots while anyone from Dharavi and he’ll about to send his uniform to the
have a dubious record of using Article 356, it has adopted two tion, and put him in a lock-up for ob- the entire city was engulfed by the vouch that the song is from the film, home department saying that he did
tactics to keep non-BJP non-friendly state governments on the The Fault structing road-widening for what is post-Babri communal riots. One of `Thana mein baithe on duty, not need it.
edge: unprincipled and untrammeled use of central agencies now the arterial 90-foot-wide road in the innovative ideas that Pandey at- Pandeyji bajave seeti…’’ is based on Instead of using the staff car to go
to target politicians and others associated with these govern- With Reality Dharavi. Deputy municipal commis- tributed to the late actor Farooq Sanjay Pandey, who even rid them of home to Versova, he preferred to
÷Anil Singh
ments, and governors who do not hesitate to use the august of- sioner GR Khairnar, who had taken Shaikh was the deployment of a cop illegal moneylenders. travel by the local train. In fact, as a

W
fice to be irritants at best and roadblocks at worst. on Pawar, was in charge of the dem- with a gun atop the ladders used to Pandey’s uncompromising atti- zonal DCP he used to surrender his
The issue of conduct and decisions of governors in non-BJP olition for the widening. Munde was replace streetlights; anyone using tude to crime and corruption saw staff car whenever he was on leave.
states is set to become more – not less – prickly in the coming shocked as he had a good equation the roof of the hutment to hurl a him arrest former sheriff Sadrud- On one occasion, the scooter he was
months. The BJP helms governments in about a dozen states; ith maverick cop Sanjay with Pandey and he moved a privi- Molotov cocktail was a target. din Daya in the shoe scam case when using was towed away by the traffic

Logically, there is no
the majority of India’s states are with regional and non-BJP par- Pandey’s surprise appoint- lege motion against him as the he was in the Economic Offices cops. He ran around to get scholar-
ties. In a recent nationwide political survey by a media house, to ment as the Mumbai Police House was in session. Wing of the Mumbai Police. The ships for a year-long course in a US

reason why Sanjay

the extent that such surveys can be taken seriously, only one Commissioner, it is tempting to The public uproar that followed scene in the Aamir Khan starrer university. There are many such an-
BJP chief minister – Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma – made the know whether the city has got its forced Pawar to review his decision. 'Sarfarosh' where a local politician ecdotes about the man which would
list of top nine; Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray, Pinarayi
Vijayan, Naveen Patnaik and others were ahead of him. Cor-
Chulbul Pandey. The answer is both,
yes and no. Real life is no reel-life but
It helped that police commissioner
Satish Sahney, who applied the heal- Pandey, who has just four detained by the cops is taught a les-
son for throwing his weight around
have not been worth recounting had
it not been for the sudden turn of
nered into a situation where PM Modi’s popularity remains
high but is rivaled by chief ministers at the state level, expect
if anyone in the Maharashtra Police
has come close to the lovable anti-es-
ing touch to Mumbai after the post-
Babri riots and serial blasts, stood by
months to retire, should is loosely based on how Daya was
treated by Pandey.
events which started with the Antil-
ia episode. Here, too, he had to virtu-
the central government to deploy both — central agencies and tablishment cop essayed with such Pandey. Within three months of the be made the top cop of There was a price to pay for all this. ally blackmail the government into

Mumbai. He is the same

gubernatorial offices — to push its political agenda. elan by Salman Khan, it is Sanjay incident, Munde became the home Pandey was in the wilderness for so appointing him, the senior-most IPS
Is it time to end the governor’s post that has become an Pandey. Again, there are contempo- minister but he was not vindictive to- long that he lost heart and quit the officer, as the acting DGP. Hence, it
man transferred by
uber-expensive retirement home for loyal party leaders? raries such as IPS officer-turned- wards Pandey. In fact, Pandey, as the police force. As a computer engineer was ironic that the HC called him
Academicians and political scientists have weighed in on lawyer YP Singh, former DGP San- DCP of the anti-narcotics cell, gave from IIT Lucknow, he set up his own the `blue-eyed boy’ of the state gov-
the question; the jury is out, of course. We may not have to
contend with the question if the Modi government can be
jeev Jaiswal and even the low-profile
Rajneesh Seth, the current DGP, who
Munde information that he lever-
aged to eliminate dreaded gangster
Sharad Pawar, then the e-security business and worked with
TCS too for a while. His lack of in-
ernment. And deposed Mumbai
Commissioner Parambir Singh tap-
reminded of the words of two wise men. In the Constituent
Assembly debates, Dr BR Ambedkar had stated of gover-
are men of integrity and merit, but
no one is as quixotic as Pandey. This
Amar Naik, seen as close to the Shiv
Sena. As zonal DCP, Pandey also an-
CM, at a press conference. terpersonal skills and his bull-in-a-
China-shop approach though did not
ing a private conversation with
Pandey on the sly is the lowest point
nors: “I have no doubt in my mind that discretionary power is impetuousness is also Pandey’s tagonised the Thackerays when he take him far. Since the government the IPS has hit in Maharashtra.
is in no sense a negation of responsible government. It is great shortcoming but it has served arrested raided an illegal bar in Ban- As a zonal DCP, Pandey endeared had not accepted his resignation, Anyway, the government has
not a general clause giving the governor power to disregard the people rather than the powers- dra East owned by one of the broth- himself to the poor by giving them a Pandey rejoined the police force af- found use for an upright officer only
the advice of his ministers…” and Jawaharlal Nehru ar- that-be. ers. He even took on local Sena MLA patient hearing if they had griev- ter 10 years. After that it was an up- when he is about to retire. It remains
gued that it would be ideal if the governor was an eminent Logically, there is no reason why Madhukar Sarpotdar. The baddies ances even after meeting the senior hill struggle to get his seniority. to be seen if he fits into the role of
and respected name in academics, art, science and so on but Pandey, who has just four months to just moved out his jurisdiction as inspector of their respective locali- There was a time when he dare not Ghashiram Kotwal as well.
“not (so) intimately connected with the local politics”. retire, should be made the top cop of there was no respite for them. ties. He heard around 300 of them step out of his cabin in the state po-
With almost all gubernatorial appointments drawn from Mumbai. He is the same man trans- By this time, Pandey had made a each day, well into the night, and lice headquarters lest he bump into The writer is an independent journalist
the political class and limited to those who pass the loyalty ferred by Sharad Pawar, then the name for himself as the dashing most of them went home feeling that a junior who had turned a senior. based in Mumbai and writes on civil
test, yesterday’s politicians — or shakha chiefs — are to- CM, at a press conference. Pawar got young officer whose unconventional justice had been done. And all this Even when he was Additional Direc- society, law-enforcement, environment
day’s governors. Then, Dhankars and Koshyaris will breach jittery when Pandey, then a zonal measures had ensured that a com- was long before the Salman-starrer tor General in charge of civil de- and urban development. He tweets
the boundaries and decorum of their office. It’s time to re- DCP, arrested the late Gopinath munally sensitive slum like Dharavi 'Dabangg’ was even conceived. Ask fence, he used to joke that he was @anilsingh703.
view the appointment structure of governors but this gov-
ernment is unlikely to bite the bullet.
GUIDING LIGHT
Why did it have to be me?
FAQ
What is a whiteout?
FPJ Archives FEBRUARY 7, 1964
One flew over the nest _ Ritesh Aswaney
IT is an extreme winter weather these conditions, the visibility

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phenomenon in which visibility of geo g raphical reference

is considerably reduced due to
snow. A whiteout can make it
difficult for a person to get his
bearings right even in his own
backyard.
During a blizzard, the snow
on the ground gets swept up by
winds, affecting visibility. In a
different scenario, when cold
air masses pass over warm lake
surfaces, the bottom layer of the
air becomes warm. The warm
air rises and subsequently
condenses, leading to
snowfall. This is called
lake-effect snow, which
results in a large volume of
snowfall. In polar regions,
the reduced sunlight is
scattered, resulting in
reduced reflection of
points like the horizon, terrain
features like hills, roads, trees
etc. gets reduced or even
blocked. To the onlooker, the
horizon merges with the sky
and the landscape appears as
a big, fuzzy white sheet.
A whiteout is extremely
dangerous for mountain
climbers, skiers and motorists
o n h i g h - s p e e d h i g h w ay s.
Multiple-car collisions are
common in whiteout conditions.
#ShaneWarne
Cannot believe it. One of the greatest
spinners, the man who made spin cool,
superstar Shane Warne is no more. Life is
very fragile, but this is very difficult to
fathom. My heartfelt condolences to his
family, friends and fans all around the
world.
Virender Sehwag@virendersehwag
I’m truly lost for words here,
this is extremely sad. An absolute
legend and champion of our game has
left us. RIP Shane Warne….still can’t
believe it
Rohit Sharma@ImRo45
Sad, speechless, and completely shocked.
An incredible loss to cricket. I have no
words. Thank you for everything you’ve
done for the sport. Rest in Peace, Shane
Warne. Sending my condolences to his
loved ones.
Shikhar Dhawan@SDhawan25
ow often have you caught
yourself saying when some-
thing you didn’t expect hap-
pens? Everything from missing your
bus by a whisker, to missing out on
that raise or your dream job. The im-
plicit assumption we make in that
moment is that everything is hunky-
dory with the next person, and life’s
just unfair to us.
The truth though is that everyone is
on a journey. Well, not the same jour-
ney, some may have more tree-lined
avenues than cliff edges, but a jour-
ney nonetheless. And we’re all on
these curated, personalised journeys,
with just the right amount of dis-
tance, elevation and difficulty to
stretch us and teach us the lessons
dle it. Take the time to process the dis-
appointment or sense of loss, ac-
knowledge how you feel, but then de-
cisively step forward, wiser and more
prepared.
It’s hard to prepare for difficult
times, because you cannot rehearse
fight-or-flight responses; they are just
hardwired into our ancient reptilian
brains. What you can do proactively
is adopt a holistic system like yoga,
including breathing and meditation
techniques. Studies have shown that
meditation can bring about subtle
changes in your mental make-up, al-
lowing you to respond to challenging
situations, rather than reacting to
them. And half the battle is won
when you own your response, for it's

light. As a result of
It’s a sad day for world cricket. First the
4666 / © 2022 Amrita Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
news of Rodney Marsh & now Shane
SATURDAY’S SWIPE Warne. Heartbreaking! I have fond
memories of playing with Warne. He was
the king of spin & a legend of the game
who’s gone way before his time. RIP. You
will be missed. My condolences to his
family
Yuvraj Singh@YUVSTRONG12·
"Whenever he came to the wicket, change
that we have incarnated to learn.
We can choose to ignore the signs,
the recurring patterns but that won’t
make them go away. In fact, recurring
patterns are the universe’s gentle re-
minders to help you learn your les-
son, while you still have tried left. The
change will occur, now you can
choose if you want to embrace step-
what you do in those initial few min-
utes that is so crucial to the outcome,
be it an argument at home or a con-
flict at work.
Start your day with gratitude for
everything you cherish, your family,
your job, your partner or maybe
even your pet. This puts you in a pos-
itive frame of mind, helping you

Many states favour 'dry' law relaxation

came over the game of Cricket" My mind
just cannot accept that Shane Warne is no
more. Gone too soon.. Thoughts and
prayers with his family and friends..RIP
Warnie
By Our Special Correspondent
Wasim Jaffer@WasimJaffer14·
The Government of Gujarat, which has the reputation of being a
staunch protagonist of total prohibition, is also understood to have Shocked beyond words. A legend of our
favoured lifting of the ban on the sale of sweet toddy, although it has game, an icon, and someone who
revolutionised spin bowling. RIP Shane
shown some reservations about the manufacture of "3.5 per cent beer". Warne.
Circles close to the Tek Chand Committee, which concluded its study of Jasprit Bumrah@Jaspritbumrah93
the prohibition policy of the Maharashtra Government in the city on
Lost for words. RIP Shane Warne. One of
Wednesday, maintain that members of the Commission were favourably the greats of the game. Absolutely
disposed to the principles on which the Naik Ministry has sought to shocking news. Condolences to his family
rationalise prohibition and to eradicate the evils of illicit distillation and and loved ones.
smuggling. hardik pandya@hardikpandya7
ping out of your comfort zone volun-
tarily, or will circumstances have to
drag you out kicking and scream-
ing!And this is true for everyone, no
matter how perfect or composed
someone may look on the outside,
like ducks, we are all paddling furi-
ously under the surface to stay afloat.
Some handle the stress better, while
others just bottle up how they are
feeling better. Everyone is different,
so when adversity comes, don’t be too
hard on yourself about how you han-
(Spiritual organisations keen to be featured in this space contact : features@fpj.co.in)
look forward to the day, rather than
dreading what's next. And if things
are not going your way, try and step
back from the situation, look for any
signs or repeated patterns, is there a
lesson that the universe is trying to
nudge you towards? Accept the situ-
ation, take the challenge in your
stride, and move forward with the
faith that beyond the slippery slope
and tough terrain lies a meadow
with flowers and scents, waiting to
welcome you.
 GAMES

RIP Wizard Of Oz
Shocked, stunned & miserable…Will miss you Warnie. There was never a
dull moment with you around, on or off the field. Will always treasure our
on field duels & off field banter. You always had a special place for India &
Indians had a special place for you. Gone too young!
– Sachin Tendulkar
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

SPORTS CAFE
Jamshedpur inch closer to League Shield
BAMBOLIM: Jamshedpur FC took a major step towards securing
the Indian Super League (ISL) Winner's Shield after a dominant 5-1
victory over Odisha FC here on Friday. Daniel Chima Chukwu (23rd,
26th) scored a first-half brace to take his season's tally to nine
goals before Paul Ramfangzauva (45+1) pulled one back for the
Kalinga Warriors. However, goals from Ritwik Das (54th), Jordan
Murray (71st) and Ishan Pandita (87th) ensured a sixth consecutive
win for Owen Coyle's men. With one match remaining between
Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne, 52, dies of suspected heart attack in Thailand

Warne did not shy away from sharing secrets of his skills
them and ATK Mohun Bagan, the Men of Steel have to avoid
defeat to become winners of the league stage.
Indian Arrows beat Sudeva Delhi 1-0
NAIHATI: Reduced to 10 men at half time, Indian Arrows
defeated Sudeva Delhi FC 1-0 to secure their first win of the I-

I
League season here on Friday. Parthib Gogoi scored the solitary NILESH KULKARNI
goal in the 60th minute to decide the contest in favour of Indian
Arrows. Both the teams settled into their rhythm early in the t is hard to believe
game and tried to control possession. Sudeva Delhi were the that legendary leg-
first to test the opposition goalkeeper, when William drove a spinner Shane
shot from inside the box in the fourth minute. Warne is No More. It
Rod Marsh dies at age 74 was shocking to hear
about this tragedy just
BRISBANE: With a distinctive mustache, unbuttoned shirt and a hours after the passing
baggy green cap like a beacon behind the stumps, the sight of away of another Aussie
Rod Marsh and the sound of his name pervaded Australian legend Rodney Marsh.
summers in the 1970s and early 80s. The cricket great, who Warne has shown the world of cricket
formed a prolonged and prolific wicket-taking partnership with what spin bowling is all about. I remember
Australian pace bowler Dennis Lillee, died in an Adelaide playing against him in India’s third Test in
hospital on Friday just over a week after having a heart attack Chennai against the formidable Australian
during a fundraising event in Queensland state. He was 74. side.
I did not get any wicket in the first in-
Customs, Agredneya win NBA titles nings, but the wicket of opener Mathew
MUMBAI: Customs & Central Excise, Pune and Agredneya Vyam Hayden made my day in the second in-
Shala (AVS) emerged champions winning the men's and nings.
women’s titles respectively in the Nagpada Basketball Warne has been the master of cricket. He
Association (NBA) organised 18th NBA Invitational Basketball
knew what he had to do on the field and
went about it like a hunter looking for
wickets. And off the field, he was always
quick to offer advice and guidance.
I remember after the Test match in Chen-
nai, he shared many ideas and techniques
that he had learnt with me. Even while on
the field, he told me about how deceived the
batsmen with his clever bowling.
After the match, he came to the dressing
room and shared some of the secrets be-
hind his deceptive bowling skills, his
thought process and the way he went about
planning his attack.
He was different from many other
bowlers who are usually not comfortable
sharing their ideas on the field.
He used to fox batsmen almost and often
batsmen might have felt like his skills were
mocking them but of course, Warne had
great respect for batsmen. He did acknowl-
edge many of them, especially Sachin Ten-
dulkar. He even said he (Sachin) is a mas-
ter and wanted to take his wicket but it was
Jason Gillespie who got Tendulkar’s prized
wicket and that too, in both the innings of
the Chennai Test.
Warne was a great leader and the manner
he led Rajasthan Royals to victory in the
first IPL says it all.
I feel the Australian cricket board failed
to capitalise Warne and his leadership
qualities. He has been the master of spin
and the cricket world will miss him more.
As Told to Joe Williams
Nilesh Moreshwar Kulkarni is a for-
mer Indian cricketer. He is a slow left-arm
bowler and left-handed lower order bats-
man. Kulkarni was one of the many Mum-
bai players that got picked for India during
Sachin Tendulkar's tenure as captain.

MAGICAL NUMBERS TRIBUTES

Tournament, played at the floodlit Late Bachoo Khan basketball
courts, Nagpada.In men’s final, Customs beat NBA 75-71 point
victory. Customs trailed 20-25 at the halfway stage. On the

Ltheofifefield.thisis soRIPgreat
other hand, AVS had things much their own way and strolled Arguable one of the greatest bowlers of all time, Warne’s
past Bandra YMCA winning by a 53-31 margin after enjoying a amazing stats reflect his genius. Here are some fickle and unpredictable. I cannot process the passing
slender 24-22 half-time lead. of our sport and also a person I got to know off

708 102
#goat. Greatest to turn the cricket ball. – Virat Kohli

U
The number of limited-overs cricket. It The number of
WHAT’S wickets Warne
has taken in his 145 Tests.
came in a Test against
England in Brisbane
times Warne
got batters out for no
nbelievable. I am shocked to the core. This can't be true...Rest
In Peace, @ShaneWarne. There are no words to describe
He is behind Sri Lankan (1994) score. what I feel right now. A huge loss for cricket. – Vivian Richards
CRICKET

195 wickets taken by 125catches Warne Fmagical

Muralitharan’s 800 and
09.30: India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test day 1; Star Sports ahead of England’s (640). Number of Ashes Number of ind it hard to believe. Such a devastating loss for the

1,001
10.30: Pakistan vs Australia 2022 1st Test Day 2; Sony cricket world. He literally inspired generations with his

Shane Warne
SIX The total Warne. The most in the has taken in his Test leg spin. You'll forever be missed #ShaneWarne.
Friendship Cup 2022 number of competition’s history. He career. He is just the My heart and prayers goes to his family, friends, and

(1969-2022)
18.30: India Legends vs World Legends 11 1st T20I; Sony wickets Warne took across has taken 38 more than second player in history to fans. #legend – Babar Azam, Pak captain

Teverwords.
SIX all formats in international Glenn McGrath, who is have taken 300 wickets
cricket. There are only placed second. and 100-plus catches. his is absolutely unbelievable. Shocked beyond
20.15: Bollywood Kings vs Pakistan Legends 2nd T20i;

96 3
two cricketers to have A legend and one of the greatest players
Sony SIX cracked the four-figure The number of Number of Test hat- to grace the game.. Gone too soon...
TENNIS mark and the other is wickets taken by tricks taken by Warne Condolences to his family and friends.

37
10.00: Davis Cup: India vs Denmark Day 2 (Double f/b 2 Muralitharan. Warne in a calendar year – VVS Laxman

99
Singles Matches); Sony TEN2
FOOTBALL Is the best score as
a batter by Warne –
ISL
he has the most Test runs
19.30: East Bengal vs Bengaluru; Star Sports of any batsman not to
I
(2005) — the most by any Number of five-
bowler in history. wicket hauls taken am shocked and extremely sad to hear
Muralitharan is closest by Warne in Tests. This is about the sudden death of my friend
behind him with 90 in the second most in the Warnie… he has always been in touch
2006. format’s history. and always helpful.. apart from an

17 player of the match 1761maiden overs

20.30: Hyderabad vs Mumbai City; Star Sports make a century. iconic bowler he was a great

8-71
Bundesliga The number of Number of entertainer… my condolences to
20.00: Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen; Sony TEN2 Warne’s career- the family and friends .. rest in
23.00: VfB Stuttgart vs Borussia M'gladbach; Sony TEN2 best figures awards won by Warne bowled by Warne in Test peace my friend.

Pant makes a statment in Kohli's 100th

across all first-class and during his career. cricket. – Wasim Akram

‘In times of 3 formats, I played 100 Tests; next

generation can take that from my career’ PTI
Mohali

PTI / Mohali wife is here and so is my brother. All my Indian cricket's rapidly-rising
family members and coach from child- box-office draw Rishabh Pant
Basking in the glory of becoming only the hood, all are proud. It is indeed a team owned the centre-stage in Vi-
12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat game and it couldn't have been possi- rat Kohli's landmark 100th
Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next gen- ble without you. Test, hammering Sri Lankan
eration" to take inspiration from the fact he "Thanks to BCCI as well for giving bowlers into submission with
could achieve the milestone despite playing me this opportunity to represent an enthralling 96 as the hosts
in all three formats through a gruelling in- the Indian cricket team initially reached a commanding 357
ternational schedule. and from there on everything has for 6 on the opening day of the
Indian cricket's reigning superstar gone from strength to strength. first Test here.
was felicitated by the BCCI on Fri- "I couldn't have received it from The 5000 odd spectators,
day commemorating his land- a better person, one of my child- who had come to watch Kohli
mark 100th Test match -- the hood heroes. I still have perform on a grand stage, saw
first game against Sri Lanka that picture in my house one of the most flamboyant
here. from under-15 NCA batters in recent history
"In present day cricket, with days, where I was make a mockery of an aver-
the amount of cricket we play looking at you and tak- age Sri Lankan attack.
with three formats and the ing a picture with you He was especially brutal India’s Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the first day of the Test against Sri Lanka at IS Bindra PCA
IPL, the only takeaway if the and today I get my when it came to going after Stadium, in Mohali, on Friday PTI
next generation can take 100th Test cap from you. left-arm spinner Lasith Em-
from my Test career is that So, indeed it's been a buldeniya (28-2-107-2), who Kohli, decided to stay back Lakmal (1/63), in his last in- But coach Rahul Dravid and
I was able to strive through great journey and one was taken for 22 in one over. and savour Pant's mayhem as ternational series, breached skipper Rohit Sharma's deci-
and play the purest format of which hopefully con- The deathly silence after he started with a signature his defence. sion to send him at number
the game and get to 100 Test match- tinues to grow." Kohli's shock exit for a well- lofted six off Embuldeniya There were nine fours and five to bring in the left-han-
es," Kohli said after being felicitated made 45 was there for barely over mid-wicket fence. four sixes in his 97-ball knock der's advantage against a left-
by head coach Rahul Dravid before a second and half. Because at Embuldeniya, who must and one couldn't but feel for arm spinner, had paid the
the match this morning. Virat Kohli with wife that point entered the stocki- have felt emboldened when the young man who looked rich dividends they were
Due to bio-bubble restrictions, it Anushka after being ly built 24-year-old from In- he got one to turn a shade completely devastated after hoping for.
was Dravid, who presented Kohli honoured by the dia's engineering city of away and tickle Kohli's off- another near-miss, the fifth
with a commemorative cap and Punjab Cricket Association Rourkee and that was fol- stump, didn't know what hit time that he has gotten out in BRIEF SCORES
also a glittering memento. (PCA) for becoming the lowed by a deafening roar him. the 90s.
India 357/6 (Rishabh Pant 96,
Kohli had his actor wife Anushka which showed his popularity. In just over one and half ses- The walk back to the pavil-
Sharma for company and brother
13th Indian cricketer to On Kohli's day, he had com- sion, Pant nearly reached his ion took an eternity as it Hanuma Vihari 58; Lasith
Vikas Kohli was in the stands. play 100 Test matches in pletely over-shadowed the leg- fourth hundred in Test crick- seemed that one would need Embuldeniya 2-107, Dhananjaya
Mohali on Friday de Silva 1-47) vs Sri Lanka

Davis Cup: Bhambri gives India

"It is a special moment for me. My PTI end. And those who came for et before veteran Suranga someone to drag him out.

West Indies beat New
Zealand by 3 runs
PTI
Mount Maunganui (NZ)
Deandra Dottin complement-
ed Hayley Matthews’ whirl-
wind century with an immac-
ulate last over as West Indies
notched up a stunning three-
run victory over the fancied
New Zealand in the Women’s
ODI World Cup opener at the
Bay Oval here on Friday.
Hayley smashed a 128-ball
119 (16×4, 1×6) but the rest of
their batters failed to convert
their starts as West Indies set
up a 260-run target after the
White Ferns skipper Sophie
BRIEF SCORES
West Indies 259/9 in 50 overs
(Hayley Matthews 119; Lea
Tahuhu 3/57, Jess Kerr 2/43) beat
New Zealand 256/9 in 49.5 ov
(Sophie Devine 108; Deandra
Dottin 2/2, Anisa Mohammad
2/60, Hayley Matthews 2/41)
Devine opted to field. In reply,
the 2000 champions rode on
Devine’s chancy 108 to over-
come a shaky start but only to
choke in the final over.
Needing six runs in the final
over, New Zealand lost three
wickets in four balls to get all
out for 256 in 49.5 overs with
pace bowling allrounder Dot-
tin returning with splendid
figures of 0.5-0-2-2.
Having survived some anx-
ious moments both in the
form of a run-out and a cou-
ple of missed catches, Devine
completed her sixth ODI cen-
tury but could not take her
team over the line.
Windies turned the match
around after Henry took a
juggling return catch to dis-
miss the centurion Devine.
The win would have come
easy but the West Indies were
sloppy on the field as they
leaked runs in plenty and
dropped a slew of catches.
Imam's 1st Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz puts
2-0 lead against Denmark Mumbai in control vs Odisha
century takes
Pak to 245-1
AP / Rawalpindi PTI / Ahmedabad BRIEF SCORES
AGENCIES / New Delhi the next game, he did not give any points to Odisha 1st innings: 284 all out
Torpegaard and took the first set with a Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a Young batter Sarfaraz Khan in 107.1 overs (Shantanu Mishra
Yuki Bhambri defeated Denmark's Mikael perfect slice at the net. first Test century on Friday continued his purple patch,
89; Mohit Avasthi 3/66, D
Torpegaard in the second singles 6-4, 6-4 to In the second set, Bhambri displayed his 's- and led Pakistan to 245-1 in its slamming an unbeaten cen-
Kulkarni 2/42) against Mumbai
give India a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup World lice and touch' skills on the net while Torpe- first home Test against Aus- tury to put Mumbai in the
Group Playoff 1 tie, at the Delhi Gymkhana gaard, who was struggling with his first tralia in 24 years. driver's seat in their Ranji 1st innings: 259 for 3 in 70
Club here on Friday. serve, made two double faults. However, he The left-hander closed out Trophy elite group D match overs (Sarfaraz 107 not out,
World number 590, Bhambri displayed won- managed to save two match points but at the the opening day of the first against Odisha here on Fri- Armaan Jaffer 77 not out, Prithvi
derful groundstrokes early on, while the end he gave up and lost the match. Test on 132 not out on a typi- day. Shaw 53; Rajesh Mohanty 3/64).
305th-ranked Torpegaard took little time to Earlier in the first singles, Ramkumar Ra- cally slow and grassless sub- Sarfaraz smashed 11 fours
acclimatise to the pace and bounce of the manathan gave India a perfect start after de- continent wicket. Veteran and a six in his 117-ball 107 Odisha could add just 34 runs
courts. When the score was 3-3 in the first set, feating lowly-ranked Christian Sigsgaard in Azhar Ali is also looking solid not out and he was ably sup- as the experienced Dhawal
Bhambri broke the the first singles 6-3, 6-2. on 64 not out. ported by Armaan Jaffer (77 Kulkarni (2/42) and in-form
service of the Dane World No. 170, Australia went with its three not out) and opener Prithvi Shams Mulani (2/53) picked
and took a 4-3 lead. But Ramkumar was at his frontline fast bowlers, who Shaw (53 off 64 balls) at the up two wickets each, while
in the next game, the best from the first hardly troubled the batters top as Mumbai reached 259 Mohit Avasthi added another
27-year-old Torpegaard game, breaking the with both the new and old ball. for 3 after dismissing Odisha one to the two he had taken
broke Bhambri and services of his 24-year- Australia even used its three for 284 on the second day. on day one at Narendra Modi
levelled the score with old opponent regular- part-time spinners - Marnus Sarfarz and Jaffer were at Stadium B Ground.
his heavy backhand ly and grabbing points Labuschagne, Travis Head the crease at the draw of Kulkarni was in action in
and ground strokes. with ease. The 27-year- and Steve Smith — without stumps with table toppers the morning session as he
However, the 29- old Ramkumar caught any reward. Mumbai, who need an out- had overnight batter Ab-
year-old Bhambri the world No. 824 right win to stay in con- hishek Raut (39) caught by
upped his game Christian off-guard Brief scores tention for the knockouts, Ajinkya Rahane in the 95th
against the Dane, from the beginning, Pakistan (1st Innings) 245/1 (90 just 25 runs behind Odisha's over, while Avasthi cleaned
broke his next service India's Yuki Bhambri in action against Mikael and took the lead in Ov, RR: 2.72) (Imam-ul-Haq 134*, first innings total. up Jayant Behera for a duck
and took a 5-4 lead. In Torpegaard of Denmark PTI the very first game. Azhar Ali 64*) vs Australia Resuming at 250 for 6, next.

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Council for Indian School Certificate ISC Semester 2 exams will begin on April 25.

Emotional roller coaster for student returnees from Ukraine

(CISCE) released the timetable ICSE (Class 10) semester 2 exams will end on
the ICSE and ISC semester 2 exams 2022 on May 20, while the ISC or Class 12 exams will
the official website, cisce.org. Both the ICSE and end on June 6.
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

MY SPACE

As the war rages on, those who have come back to India feel safe and composed, but they long to go back to the architectural wonder
Jaineel Jani
Initially, we were scared as the
rumours about an impending
war
made us
want to
get out
of the
country
as soon
as possi-
ble. The
lack of
surety
on the
mode of learning also scared
me and I was undecided to leave
the country at first. The jour-
ney back home wasn’t easy as
we were nervous about getting
caught in the clash between
Russia and Ukraine. Regard-
less, I took numerous memories
of a country I consider my sec-
ond home to India. I still re-
member the time when a few
Ukrainians saved us from
drunken locals who were try-
ing to steal our belongings and
then proceeded to show us
unique spots in Odessa. From
teaching their language and
culture to being friendly with
the students in the country, we
have always felt welcomed in
Ukraine. Though the return to
India makes us feel safe and
calm, I would like to enjoy my
college years in Ukraine when
the war ends.  stuck there and I
Vinay Lalwani
I believed in the motto if I do
good for
others,
good
will
come to
me,
which is
what
gave me
the
much-
needed
confidence to reach the border. I
was tense about the circum-
helped me at every step.
Ukraine is my second home and
I will miss it very much. There
is 15 months' worth of memo-
ries there — from partying to-
gether to spending time in the
club. I was excited to be back in
India as it is my motherland but
I wish to go back to Ukraine
soon
Pranjal Aggarwal  travelled
I was sad to leave Kyiv, Ukraine.
I have made many good memo-
ries there, my friends and
teachers were like a family to
me; we had fun together, cooked
together and even
had break-downs
during Covid... Students at the Indian Embassy
We were together
in every situa-
tion! Though I
came back to In-
dia before the war
started, my
friends were
felt like I was
stuck there with
them. Ukraine is
a peaceful and beautiful coun-
try. I had my first solo trip there
to Lviv from Kyiv; learnt to live
on my own there. The country
taught me a lot in many aspects.
On February 24 when I learnt
about the blast at Boryspil Air-
port, I felt so disheartened that I
can't even express it in words.
Mahima Shrivastava  Ukraine is a beau-
The only thing on our minds
was survival and going home.
We weren’t scared or angry, we
Students at the Romanian border
Sumy students in the bunker
and guilty, yes, be- ment spent in that city, be
cause we were it waking up at 7 in the
leaving a place morning and running
where we have from one department to
made so many other for classes, experi-
memories, the encing the first snow-
place that provid- fall, cooking and danc-
ed us education, ing… there’s so much to
but survival was remember. I hope this
our only concern. wasn’t the last time we
got to experience all of
tiful and peaceful this. We want to go back
country. I lived in Chernivtsi, and complete our studies in
situated in the extreme western Ukraine. I am grateful that I am
Bus to the airport
But several questions are plagu-
ing my mind: What will happen
to our future? Will we get our
degree on time? Should we
change universities? Should we
wait? Should we look for a plan
B?? This uncertainty is present,
but in all, I am elated to be back
home.
Keyur Karetiya
The death of troops in Ukraine
and reports of clashes in-
creased our fears of staying in
experience that again soon.
Akshay Deo
We five
stu-
dents,
includ-
ing my
sister
and
cousin,
from
Kharkiv.
It was a
surreal
experience to walk through
empty streets. We were scared
and nervous about the shellings
we saw, but we believed in each
other. We were happy and calm
to reach India. I love Ukraine in
every way — besides the stud-
ies, it has beautiful cities, archi-
tecture and great places to ex-
plore.
for us to stay put in Ukraine,
which led me to leave the coun- Mayank Singh
try a I felt sad when I left Ukraine...
day The
before country
the in- was
vasion nothing
start- to me
ed. I and I
con- felt a
sider special
myself connec-
lucky tion
to leave the country. When I with it.
was on my way I felt that others When I
will join me soon in India, but landed in India, after seeing the
the situation deteriorated and media coverage of Indian stu-
they all had no other choice but dents returning from Ukraine,
to survive the ordeal. I kept that's when realised the magni-
checking on my friends, called tude of the situation. So many
and messaged them and felt up- memories of Ukraine flooded
set when I looked at the circum- my mind. Though I feel safe
stances they were in. After and sound in India, I want to
reaching India, there's a sense spend the remainder of the
of relief but at the same time, years in a good way in Ukraine.
my memories in Ukraine will
never fade away. I still remem- As told to Abhishek Nair
ber when we partied on Decem-
ber 31 at the City Centre in (Hello students: If you have an
Kyiv. We danced together, ate opinion or would like to share your
with the locals and had one of views on an issue, write to us at

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stances but my belief in God just wanted to get out alive. Sad part of the country. Every mo- back in India safe and sound. the country. It became difficult our best nights there. Wish to fpjournaledu@gmail.com)

How industry
THE WEEK THAT WAS he university selection is an important decision OPINION workshops, brainstorming meetings, and role play
of a student’s life. Passé are the days when are just a few of the unique teaching approaches
TBSE results declared, on the
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immersion and
students used to pick universities based on that are part of their curriculum. Such innovations
official website academic records and popularity. With changing
times, their preferences have evolved as well. They
can lead and enhance the quality of a student's life.
In contrast to traditional teaching approaches,

curriculum
Tripura Board of Secondary Education has announced its now consider the industry exposure and curriculum creative classrooms allow pupils to express
term 1 results for the Madhyamik or Class 10 and the innovation as the major factors while choosing the themselves freely.

innovation are
Higher Secondary (HS) or Class 12 board exams 2021-22 universities. Live projects for understanding concepts
on Monday. Students who took the Tripura Board Universities’ efforts to cater to demands In the curriculum innovation, live projects also help
Madhyamik and Higher Secondary examinations can check Students are wisely selecting universities not only students in the better understanding of their

leading university
the TBSE Term 1 results 2021 on the official websites - because of academic excellence but also for the subjects. It's like education outside of the
tripuraresults.nic.in. holistic development opportunities that they offer. classroom, where students apply what they've
Technology has made them aware about their learned in class rather than just reading about it.
Mains 2022 aspirants’ tweeting

continues, ask for four attempts
#FourAttemptsForJEEMains2022 has been making rounds
on the social media platform Twitter. JEE Mains aspirants
are using the hashtag #FourAttemptsForJEEMains2022,
demanding four attempts for JEE Mains 2022. Some
aspirants, among many, are writing to the National Testing
Agency (NTA) seeking an announcement or notice
regarding a fair number of attempts.
Offline exams mandatory, says
Education Minister Uday Samant
In a press conference on Wednesday, Uday Samant
declared that the Mumbai University exams are mandatory
to be taken offline. According to Uday Samant, Minister of
Higher and Technical Education, it is essential to provide
students with educational opportunities keeping in mind
the changing times
Maharashtra: HSC Board commences
Class 12 board (HSC) exam 2022 by the Maharashtra Board of
Secondary and Higher Secondary Secondary Education
(MSBSHSE) commenced on Friday, March 4. Following Covid-19
rules, students are to sit for the class 12 exam at several exam
surroundings, the information about which
university is providing a highly advanced system of
education, and a multitude of other resources. The
internet has in fact made their choices easy.
Embracing immersion and curriculum innovation
The world is undergoing rapid evolution.
Technology is also touching the horizons of success
and so is innovation. Universities are meanwhile
facing a cutthroat competition. In such
circumstances, to enjoy a competitive edge, they
have to meet the needs of their students. This can
only happen when they will transition from the
traditional style of teaching to the new-age learning
processes. This shift plays a pivotal role in
introducing industrial immersion and innovative
curriculum in the universities.
In the present times, these aspects are a dire need
in the development of a student's career trajectory.
This has pushed the institutions to not be limited to
classroom education and focus on industry
immersion programmes as well as innovative
curricular activities. The institutions leave no stone
unturned to provide world-class facilities but at the
same time, their motive is to hone the skills and
talents of their students. Alongside, they also offer
facilities so that a student can grow to be a better
individual for life as well as that would help shape
selection
Universities offering immersion
programmes for the students help them
in professional development. They
prepare the students and make them
industry-ready for the future with the
sole aim to bridge the gap between
industry expectations and student
competencies that is the talent-
skill gap.
Various industry trips are made, and
meetings with industry professionals are
held as a result. Students discover the best practices innovative curriculum. While the universities that
and methods of some of the world's largest brands
through these industry immersion programmes.
This is when they have a first-hand account directly
from industry professionals about their core
strategies in marketing and branding, consumer
insights, innovation, operations, finance, and
and applying industry knowledge and
culture. These programmes also add
value to education in student’s life.
Adopting creativity for introducing
innovations
Curriculum innovation can bring about
that change students want in their lives
to thrive in the extremely competing
world. It is a must-have in students’ life
AMAN MITTAL
and they prefer approaching those
universities that provide them with
did not focus on these aspects are gradually
imbibing them; the ones that already offer such
creativity are leading and leave permanent imprints
in student's minds. Innovation is practically
impossible without creativity, which is the most
important ingredient in the process.
Universities are dedicated to preparing students to
contribute meaningfully to society as responsible
citizens and leaders in a complicated world by
allowing them to engage in the growth of the
entire field of live projects.
Students seeking employment receive the most
practical information by participating in live
projects. They can become accustomed to working
in a competent setting by participating in these live
projects. Today universities help them with these
live projects, also making them understand about
the importance of their surroundings. The institutes
are making sure that every student participates in
such live projects and gets benefitted from them as
well.
Summing up!
Such innovations in the learning process bring out
the best in the students. They get an opportunity to
learn and experience a different world when
universities provide such creativity. These curricular
and immersion programmes accelerate the
knowledge and research abilities of the student and
at the same time help in the polishing of skills like
leadership qualities, physical and mental well-
being, and overall development. Universities are
thus making concerted efforts to offer the same to

Want to study
human resources. They relish the chance to improve Students can be more imaginative and learn new become the topmost priority of students.
centers throughout the state between March 4 and April 30. them to be industry-ready for the future. themselves by comprehending, analysing, things effectively when creativity and education are (The writer is the Vice President of Lovely

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Compiled by Prerana Pamkar  Programmes that shape students integrating, combined in the right manner. Educational trips, Professional University)
PERSPECTIVE

Think
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midst the crisis in
Ukraine and the contin-
ued evacuation efforts by
the Indian government, we can’t
help but observe that Ukraine
medicine abroad?
tional universities that may not pitals as medicine is an applica- it hard to find your place in In-
insist on NEET score but if one tion oriented subject. Many pro- dia. Therefore, international
wants to come back and practice grammes may not have these study comes along with pros
in India, there is no escaping three basics covered and this can such as experiencing diversity,
NEET. National Medical Com- lead to a compromised educa- managing your life, gaining ac-

and other East European coun-
tries remain a choice for many
Indian students to pursue medi-
cine. According to media reports,
the Ukrainian institution of
about it
mission (erstwhile MCI) man- tion. So, look at other factors cess to better equipment and
dates students to qualify NEET apart from cost and NEET test technology. There are several
examination, even if they want clearance. credible, recognised options
to study overseas, to practice 3. Practising in India available in the UK, Czechoslo-
medicine in India. To top this, in It is advisable to look at the list of vakia, Hungary, Poland. Don’t re-

medicine and science states that
Ukraine has about 18,000 Indian
students pursuing medicine
studies. In last few years, Eastern
European countries have gained
acceptance from Indian students
planning to study medicine. The
Ukraine crisis has not only
brought out a lot of focus on the
stranded students but has also
provided the need to examine the
pros and cons of studying medi-
cine in these countries. Let’s look
at these in detail so that students
and families can make a diligent
and considered choice.
1. The NEET is a competitive
examination
In 2021, almost 16,00,000 students
ended up giving the NEET exam,
for 80,000 seats. This kind of com-
petition leaves several students
behind in the race to study medi-
cine. There are many interna-
again
order to qualify to practise back
in India, you are also required to
give the Foreign Medical Gradu-
ate Exam (FMGE). Only then
does the National Medical Com-
mission permit you to work here.
One would advise students to
give themselves two years of
planned study during high
school years of eleventh and
twelfth in order to crack NEET.
Consider your high school, Biol-
ogy, Chemistry as the foundation
to build medical education. The
exam pressure is undoubtedly
daunting but we suggest that a
disciplined approach over two
years will go a long way in get-
ting a decent NEET score which
will put the student in a better
place. Medicine studies are long
and hard. You have to go through
the grind to finally get to your
goals.
2. Cost
Pursuing medicine in India
would mean shelling out any-
where from Rs 50 lakhs to a crore
(except Government colleges for
high NEET scorers). In compari-
son, East European countries
charge about Rs 20-30 lakhs for
five-six years of study. This, cou-
pled with no insistence on any
entrance exam or NEET score
may appear convenient but this
is just a tip of iceberg. A good
medical study requires three key
component: trained faculty, ad-
vance facilities and access to hos-
the programs approved by the
National Medical Commission
and select only those programs
which are recognised. In order to
practise medicine in India, you
have to pass the Foreign Medical
Graduate Exam (FMGE). Data
from Annual Reports of Nation-
al Board of Examination says
that the number of medical grad-
uates who took the test increased
from 12,116 in 2015 to 35,774 in
2020. Despite significant increase
in the number of students taking
FMGE examination, the pass
percentage is still at an abysmal
16%. This is an important factor
to consider while making a deci-
sion.
4. Look at credible international
study options
Studying medicine is a decision
that will impact the next few
decades of your life. The compe-
tition in NEET definitely makes
sort to a hack or an easy way out
where no homework or test is re-
quired. A commitment to medi-
cine requires long term research
and foresight. With respect to ad-
jacent study areas, there is Biol-
ogy, Cellular and Microbiology,
Bio Medical Engineering, Neu-
roscience and Health informat-
ics which are emerging fields
and are likely to grow substan-
tially in the coming decades.
Also, it is not necessary that the
only good career can be built on
medicine. Exploring alternate
options and making an in-
formed, considered decision is
the minimum requirement for
you to commit time and finan-
cial resources.
(The above article have been provided
by EduPeer, a consulting firm which
specialises in the international
education space)
 Google now testing darker ‘dark mode’ for its Android app
WASHINGTON: American tech giant Google has been testing
an even darker dark mode for its Android search app, however,
this new shade still isn’t the same as the one presented in
Google’s test of a pitch-black dark mode on desktops last
month. According to The Verge, this new iteration, the one
spotted in the mobile app, is darker than the usual dark gray
but still lighter than pitch black. The new dark mode in
Google’s mobile app will look more attractive for devices with
OLED displays looking to save battery life, or who just prefer to
use dark mode more. A source suggested that Android users
can go the official route of getting this feature by joining the
beta test group. –ANI

MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

Across the globe, every day, up to 150 species are lost. Every year, between 18,000 and
Health & You

Is weight loss
55,000 species become extinct due to incessant human activities
93% Indians live in areas with air

easy or difficult?
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Nimli (Rajasthan)
quality below WHO's standards
iodiversity, our scientists tell NEW YORK: A whopping 93 per cent of
us, is a measure of the health Indians live in areas where air pollution

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of an ecosystem. The greater levels exceed WHO standards, according
the genetic diversity, species diver- to a global report. The report revealed that RAJSHREE VORA Over exercise can cause low
sity, and habitat diversity in a land- life expectancy in India, as a result, has energy.
scape, the greater the resilience of been shortened by about 1.5 years.The he answer to this question is Too much exercising can give
that landscape to disturbances such findings by Health Effects Institute (HEI) in as different as people’s excess tiredness.

India witnessed loss of fifth

as pollution, invasive species, etc. Washington, US, is part of its annual State experiences. While some Excess tiredness can lead to
But at the same time, for multiple of Global Air annual analysis for 2020. The people lose weight easily, others overeating.
reasons, there has been a constant study showed that with an average fail to do so despite spending Overeating can again cause
loss of species. Speaking on the annual population-weighted PM2.5 of 83 hours in the gym or following a weight gain and other health
World Wildlife Day (March 3) on microgram/ cubic metre (mg/cu) in 2019, strict diet. Well, the correct problems.

of species over 20 years

the topic of 'The Great Extinction:
The state of biodiversity (India and
the world)', Zoological Survey of In-
dia Director Dhriti Banerjee
brought out the impact of the
changing climatic conditions and
the loss of species.
Quoting from her personal expe-
rience of a field trip to an area from
Arunachal Pradesh, Zoological
Survey of India Director Dhriti
Banerjee said, over the last two
decades, she has found that over a
fifth of the species have been lost.
She said she would not use the
term extinction – obviously, as it in-
volves a whole lot of procedures –
but there was no denying that
scores of species were lost over the
last century.
Appearance of certain types of
insects in an area where those were
not found earlier is an indicator of
the changing climatic conditions,
she said and termed insects as in-
dicator species. In her presenta-
tion, she mentioned how, across the
globe, every day, up to 150 species
are lost. Every year, between 18,000
and 55,000 species become extinct.
The cause: human activities.
The world's oceans could be vir-
tually emptied for fish by 2048. One
in eight plant species are in danger
of extinction within the next 30
years. About 52 species of birds,
mammals and amphibians move
one category closer to extinction on
the International Union for Con-
servation of Nature (IUCN) Red
List every year, her presentation
mentioned.
as many as 9,79,700 deaths in India can
be attributed to PM 2.5.It showed that
almost 100 per cent of the world's
population lived in areas where the PM2.5
levels exceeded WHO recommendations –
which is average annual PM2.5 exposure
levels of 5 mg/cu. On average, more than
40 per cent of the world's population lives
in areas where ozone levels exceeded the
least stringent WHO interim target in
2019. –IANS
There were multiple extinctions shows that if nothing changes, we
and most of the extinction events will run out of seafood in 2048.
are likely to have been caused by a One in eight plant species are in
combination of factors. danger of extinction within the
Every day, up to 150 species are next 30 years as per the IUCN Red
lost. Every year, between 18,000 and List while about 52 species of birds,
55,000 species become extinct. The mammals and amphibians move
cause: human activities. The one category closer to extinction on
world's oceans could be virtually the IUCN Red List every year, the
emptied for fish by 2048. A study presentation mentioned.
answer depends on many
factors. Most factors could
revolve around physical activities,
eating patterns, health problems,
medicines, etc.
One should avoid choosing any
physical activity randomly. Make
sure you opt for an activity that
suits your body and doesn’t lead
to any side effects. For example,
if you are suffering from knee,
ankle or heel pain, you must
avoid walking or jogging, as it
could result in swelling and
unbearable pain in that area.
Eventually, you would stop
going for walks or jogs and look
out for some other exercise or
activity without studying its pros
and cons. The vicious cycle of
choosing and declining different
exercises/activities never ends,
Break the vicious circle:
Before you choose your
physical activity, understand your
physical capacity.
Age and gender factors play a
big role, so decide accordingly.
The stage of weight or level of
obesity is very important. A
person may weigh around 70
kgs while another person could
be 100 plus, so one physical
activity cannot be the same for
both.
A routine health check-up is
necessary to identify the status
of health.
It is better to have vitamins
and minerals in the normal range
when you start.
Exercises done wrongly can
damage your ligaments, muscles,
tissues and can also give

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and unfortunately, the goal to
lose weight then goes for a toss!
If you keep changing the method
and type of exercise, its duration
and intensity will affect the
AGENCIES
permanent damage to joints. So,
choose wisely.
Many people turn to Google
where they hunt for fitness tips
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New Delhi believe that NFTs can be a Despite strenuous workout videos, follow various pages on
lucrative investment and 25 sessions and strict dieting, many social media platforms and
t least 75 million per cent see it as an opportu- people fail to lose weight. Even if follow fitness influencers blindly,
tweets were sent out nity for exclusivity and to they lose some amount of without thinking about the side
on non-fungible to- support independent artists. weight, they somehow regain a effects. They decide their own
kens (NFTs) globally in 2021 24 per cent of women think few kilos after a certain point in diet and exercise without
and, in India alone, the NFT NFTs are a good way for time. This is the biggest consulting any health expert, and
conversation has increased brands to share new and demotivating sign for a person this could backfire. One should
by 3000 per cent between exclusive content. who wants to get in shape. take note that sometimes, what
January 2021 to January Twitter said it is creating Moreover, it can affect your you see online may not be 100
2022, a report said on Friday. incredible opportunities for metabolism. You need to per cent true.
According to Twitter, women during this massive understand this vicious circle and Always consult a health

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citing, what is also to note is gy. Twitter’s open and con- Understand the vicious any physical activity or exercise.
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from women. “At Twitter, aware, but also become em- fuel the spirit of female NFT in this growing community loss program, a health everybody is unique. Everything
assessment is very important. is not for everyone.

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our purpose is to enable powered through their own creators, and can’t wait to of NFTs and own the con-
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Desire to travel more encourages people to get vaccinated

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The binge fest:
Who doesn't enjoy a great binge? Whether you're
watching Netflix or need something for those long
AGENCIES

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meetings, Pistachios is a perfect option. As compared to COVID-19 vaccines pose risks, they still
other nuts, you get more pistachios per serving. That just Washington may be willing to get vaccinated, he
means you can eat about 49 pistachios, compared to 23 said.
almonds or 18 cashews. new study from Washington Gursoy was the lead author on the re-
State University stated that wan- search published in Tourism Manage-
derlust could be a powerful mo- ment, which also involved Jessica Mur-
tivator in people’s decision to get vacci- ray, a WSU School of Hospitality Busi-
4 5 nated against COVID-19.
According to a survey of US resi-
ness Management doctoral student,
and U.K. research collaborators at the
Good for the gut: Stress buster: dents, it was revealed that people with University of Portsmouth.
Containing three grams Having to work from home surely a strong desire to travel are less likely The findings about travel desire were
of fiber per serving, made us hoard the snack racks in to express concern about the vaccine's part of the study’s larger look at how
pistachios are a holy our house but to satiate the binger potential side effects or long-term com- messaging influences people’s inten-
good source of fiber. As in you, pistachios are a treat for plications and more likely to say they tions related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
we all know, fiber is anyone looking to eat consciously. would get vaccinated. guished Professor in Hospitality Busi- In the survey, researchers found that WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid so
the fuel to our bodies It is also proven that shelled The study was published in the jour- ness Management at the WSU Carson emotional, loss-based appeals were that every row, every column and
which not only helps pistachios gives you a feeling of nal, ‘Tourism Management’. College of Business. most persuasive in changing people’s every 3x3 box contains the digits
you feeling fuller but being full, while the act of de- “Many people consider travel an es- “They’ll weigh the value of travel ex- intent to get vaccinated.
1 to 9. Every puzzle has only one
—ANI
alsoaids digestion and shelling pistachios helps busting sential part of their lifestyle and a con- periences they might miss by not being
prevents constipation. some serious stress. –IANS tributor to their sense of well-being,” vaccinated against the vaccines' possi- Full interview on correct solution.
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YOUR DAY By Nilikash P. Pradhan

ARIES: Avoid making any risky moves.
Overconfidence may land you in trouble. The
work pressure will be more at work. Your
romantic life may hit a rough patch.
TAURUS: Unexpected financial gains are
likely today. You will earn good fame,
especially if you are in the field of politics.
Relationship with your partner will improve.
GEMINI: Do not lose your calm. Keep your
mind cool while dealing with people. You
would be able to fulfil your professional
commitments. Health needs attention.
CANCER: Your hard work and ability to react
to situations on time will be the key to
progress. You will feel more confident on the
work front. You will be at your romantic best.
LEO: Avoid getting angry on petty issues.
Value your relationships. Traders and retailers
can face small losses, so be alert. Avoid
arguing with your life partner.
VIRGO: You will be in a happy and optimistic
mood. Profits or financial gains through
siblings is possible. A family vacation is on
the cards.
LIBRA: You may feel low emotionally and
mentally. Check statements carefully and pay
bills early. Work-life will be filled with
challenges.
SCORPIO: The positive energies which you
emit will bounce off back to you, so good
things may happen. Financial rewards are on
the cards. Follow a healthy diet.
SAGITTARIUS: Social life could bring in some
unwanted troubles, maintain caution.
Liability of work on you at the workplace will
be more. Your family life may keep you busy.
CAPRICORN: Matters related to prestige and
honour may disturb you. There will be a
multi-fold increase in income. You may enter
a new romantic relationship.
AQUARIUS: You would overcome troubles
with ease. Connections with foreign countries
will benefit you. You will be at your creative
best. Romantic relationships will improve.
PISCES: Your intelligence will impress
everyone. Don't suppress your feelings. Use
your money wisely. On the work front, avoid
scheduling meetings and important talks.
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Mila Kunis shares mbracing her roots in the time of need, actor Mila Kunis has shared how her Ukrainian

that she is proud of

lineage magnified her desire to bring awareness to the Russian military operation in
Ukraine. Mila joined her husband Ashton Kutcher in a video posted on his Instagram handle

her Ukrainian
and asked fans to help Ukraine, where she was born. The Black Swan actor started the
video by explaining that she was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, in 1983 and came to America in

roots!
1991. She said, “I’ve always considered myself American, a proud American. I love everything this
country has done for my family and me. But today, I have never been more proud to be Ukrainian.
Ukrainians are strong and brave, but this does not mean they’re not worthy of support.” —ANI
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

The Free Press Journal caught up with Jaideep Ahlawat

and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub at the trailer launch of
their upcoming web series Bloody Brothers

OSHIN FERNANDES

T
Pooja Hegde gets candid about her upcoming film Radhe he trailer of

Shyam, success in the South Indian film industry, and more

the much-
awaited
web show
ROHIT BHATNAGAR a lesson for me, but every film has its own Bloody Brothers

P
destiny. was launched on
ooja Hegde will soon be seen ro- March 3. Starring
mancing Prabhas in the highly an- How do you reinvent yourself now as an actor Jaideep Ahlawat
ticipated pan-India film Radhe since you have the power to choose your and Mohammed Zee-
Shyam. Directed by Radha Krish- roles? shan Ayyub in the
na Kumar, it will release on March 11. I don’t have to reinvent. I have to invent lead roles, the six-
The Free Press Journal caught up with because people here in Bollywood haven’t part series has been
the actress for an exclusive conversation. seen much of me. I don’t know whether adapted from the
PIC: INSTAGRAM/HEGDEPOOJA

Excerpts: they have seen my biggest South films, but British mystery
I think I am still new here. I have a long thriller Guilt.
Since Radhe Shyam is based on astrology, do way to go. There are so many roles that I The narrative re-
you believe in it? want to do. I would love to do a film like volves around two
Yeah, I do believe in astrology. I feel there’s Raazi. I hope I will select the right films brothers, Jaggi
a proper science behind it. There’s a proper based on my gut feelings. and Daljit Grover,
study behind alternate science. My father who accidentally
says that if a doctor gives an kill an old man.
allopathy medicine and it However, instead of
doesn’t work for you, where- informing the po-
as if an astrologer tells you lice, they decide to
something and it doesn’t hide it. All hell
work, you blame the science. breaks loose when
I have gotten a few great they try to conceal
readings, sometimes life- the crime. Billed as
changing too. a dark comedy, the
series promises un-
Post the debacle of your Hindi expected twists and Jaideep Ahlawat in a still from Bloody Brothers
debut Mohenjo Daro, you did turns as one lie leads
Housefull 4 with a bigger star. to another.
Was it a conscious decision? Jaideep says, “I try
Mohenjo Daro was a fantas- to execute onscreen
tic debut on paper. I got to be what has been writ-
paired opposite Hrithik ten for my part. It is
Roshan, coming together A still from Radhe Shyam something that I’ve
with Ashutosh Gowariker af- never done before. I
ter Jodhaa Akbar and UTV was backing it. How has your journey been since you have thoroughly enjoyed
It didn’t get better than that. However, the done work in multilingual industries? working with my co-
film didn’t work, but the media was very I did a film and post that I was bound un- actors. Zeeshan and I
kind to me. Not being from a filmi family der the contract of not doing any other are good friends.”
and coming from a middle-class educa- film, and then two years went by in the Shedding more
tional family, you don’t have opportuni- pandemic. There was a time when I did light on his charac-
ties coming knocking at your door. It is a one South film, and there was no work ter, he adds, “My
different ball game when you are an coming my way for a year. I have always character Jaggi is an
outsider. I did big films down South, maintained that language is not a barrier. ambitious person
and it gave me the freedom to choose, When I can watch Narcos in Spanish and who earns very well,
and I consciously picked big Hindi enjoy it, then why not the audience. I have has a family, and
films like Housefull 4. I did it for Ak- grown up watching films like Natsamrat tries to maintain his
shay sir and Sajid Nadiadwala, in Marathi, and it blew my mind. I believe rapport with every-
which also got me Kabhi Eid Kabhi audiences have also gotten introduced to one. However, he en-
Diwali with Salman (Khan) sir. different kinds of cinema. I just want to be counters a lot of ups
an Indian actor. and downs after the
Do your failures affect you or get accident.”
you frustrated? Do you feel the South Indian industry gives Jaideep, who has
It is disheartening. Two years you more prominent roles like the one in previously made his
of my life went in Mohenjo Radhe Shyam? mark in showbiz Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in a still from Bloody Brothers
Daro, but what am I supposed All the industries give in their own ways. I with roles in films and
to do about it? The thing is to have been lucky, but there is a plus’ and series like Gangs of Wasseypur, Raazi, Phirse. He has worked with Jaideep in
move on, and I have grown up minus’ for all. I just want to be accepted as Ajeeb Daastaans, and Paatal Lok, to Raees, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The
with a tough mother who does- an actor. In Radhe Shyam, I have an equal name a few, asserted that an actor is actor is excited to reunite with his co-
n’t endorse grief and tears for a role as Prabhas. Obviously, you need a lucky when he gets good stories. “You star. “It was a brotherly feeling,” Zee-
long time. I was gutted since the hero and a heroine for any love story. My don’t choose a script; the script chooses shan shares.
films which were offered to me character Prerana has so much to do in you. When your team is good, half of Directed by Shaad Ali, Bloody Broth-
before I signed Mohenjo Daro, the film. It is exciting to do a different role your work is done,” he avers. ers also stars Tina Desai, Shruti Seth,
you’ll be surprised. It is kind of like this. Zeeshan has worked in films and web Jitendra Joshi, Maya Alagh, Satish
series. He has been a part of digital of- Kaushik, and Mugdha Godse. It will be-
ferings like Tandav and Rangbaaz gin streaming from March 18.

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Caught on Camera!
OF THE DAY

The Batman
film saying the right things
Glitterati were snapped as they were out and about in Mumbai

wins hearts
PICS: VIRAL BHAYANI

Amyra Dastur
BOBBY SING in Bandra

I
n the late 80s, a bold
Malayalam film dared
to reveal the hidden
business of ‘creating
the news’, shocking the
unaware viewers. Directed by
Joshi, it was aptly titled New
Delhi, with Mammootty playing Team of Undekhi 2 at its
the powerful role of a political release party
victim. Joshi soon remade it in
Hindi with the same title
featuring Jeetendra in one of his
career-best performances.
Depicting those pre-digital
times, the story of New Delhi
revolved around a leading TITLE: Naradan (Malayalam)
national newspaper and its
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Anna Ben,

unfair tactics.
Two decades later, Ram Gopal
Varma came up with his version
of the eye-opener theme in his
Rann led by Amitabh Bachchan.
Representing the new-age era
of media, Rann was all about a
TV news channel, the anchor,
and their nexus with political
parties.
The next decade post-Rann
witnessed a vast change in the
media and news reporting on
the various TV and online
channels. A bias towards the
political parties was no more a
hidden agenda, and loud,
partial anchors openly started
running their media trials with
no fear of law or any retaliation.
Around 2017-18 new channels
were launched, purposefully
attacking the public figures, and
sting operations were planned
to ruin the image of many.
Aashiq Abu’s Naradan takes
its basic inspiration from this
era and is based upon multiple
real-life instances as a
scandalous political thriller. With
no bloodbath or murder in its
storytelling, Naradan remains
focused on the rise and fall of
an over-ambitious news anchor
Sharafudheen, Rapper Fejo,
Joy Mathew, and others
Director: Aashiq Abu
Where: In theatres near you
Rating: HH
and his unlawful strategies to
achieve success.
The intent is right, and the
script responsibly conveys many
blunt truths of the present new-
age reporting that isn’t neutral
anymore. However, the
execution strictly remains
average, and it fails to emerge
as any hard-hitting political
drama making a strong social
statement.
Beginning with a poor first
half, Naradan thankfully finds its
grip in the engaging courtroom
sequences of its last hour. The
melodrama continues, but the
proceedings still hold your
interest through the wicked
revelations. Both Anna Ben as
the lawyer and Indrans as the
magistrate make this particular
section of the film immensely
watchable. A few dialogues
also grab your attention,
coming at long intervals.
Unfortunately, the film’s
biggest problem remains its
strange characterisation of
Chandra Prakash, aka CP, played
by Tovino Thomas. He certainly
puts his best foot forward, but
nothing justifies his sudden
transformation from a smiling,
friendly anchor to a rude and
wicked channel head. On the
other hand, the supporting cast
turns out to be a saviour rising
above the uneven background
score and other routine
technical aspects of the film.
Overall, Naradan thoughtfully
tries to convey many behind-
the-curtain truths about the
present new-age media as a
socially aware film. But that
awareness never appears to be
convincing enough in its on-
screen proceedings. It makes a
lot of noise. But I wish the noise
had some music leaving a more
than decent impact.
T
A still from The Batman
he Robert Pattison, Zoë Kravitz-starrer
The Batman, has finally hit screens, and
Twitterati is swooning about the Matt
Reeves directorial. Fans, in particular,
lauded Robert as the caped superhero. Here
are a few tweets:
CATIE: “Might go out on a limb here, and
say: BEST. BATMAN. FILM. EVER.
#TheBatman.”
SHAWNGOTSWOLE: “They really told me
Robert Pattinson wouldn’t be a good
Batman because he was in Twilight. Cmon
bro. Rising like a phoenix!”
BILLY HOWES: “So everyone involved with Randeep
@TheBatman deserves an award, the
casting, the directing everything was just Hooda
perfect #TheBatman.” outside a
hospital
ANASH: “#TheBatman was a differently
satisfying watch compared to the past Parineeti
iterations. The writing and direction stood
out for me. I had my doubts, but Pattinson
Chopra in
Nargis Fakhri at Andheri Twinkle Khanna
justified his selection for the role.”
Chhatrapati in Bandra
MANISH RAVISHANKAR: “#TheBatman is Shivaji Maharaj
the DARK superhero movie we needed!” International
—CJ DESK Airport
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the Roshans’ khatirdari
MUMBAI | SATURDAY | MARCH 5, 2022

The Rocket Boys actress shares a picture of the delicious spread sent
by Hrithik Roshan’s family members on Instagram

Okayed after eight!

A still from Bachchhan Paandey
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ays after Bollywood super-
star Hrithik Roshan’s ru-
moured girlfriend Saba
Azad joined the Roshan
family over lunch, she was re-
cently pampered by certain mem-
bers of the clan whilst feeling
homesick. Saba took to Insta- The makers of Bachchhan Paandey zeroed in on Akshay Kumar’s

PIC: INSTAGRAM/SABAZAD
gram and posted a picture of
the delicious spread sent by final look after rejecting many previous ones
Hrithik’s family members
PIC: INSTAGRAM/HRITHIKROSHAN

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R
Kanchan, Suranika and It has been produced by Sajid ahead with it.”
Pashmina. Nadiadwala. A source close to The makers have released
She captioned it as, ecently the makers the development reveals, “Ak- three posters of the film giving
“When you’re homesick of Bachchhan shay and Sajid were very keen a glimpse of Akshay’s deadly
but have the bestest Paandey had un- to try something different for look, all of which have gar-
hoomans ever feeding veiled the raw and the look of Bachchhan nered immense love from the
you.” Last month, rugged look of Akshay Paandey, so they sat with the audiences. Directed by Farhad
Saba joined the Kumar from the film. The ac- creative team to brainstorm in Samji, Bachchhan Paandey,
Roshan family over tor sports a different look - order to translate their imagi- whose trailer and the recent
lunch. A photograph with a scar across his face, nations of the character’s look song opened to an overwhelm-
from the get-together bearded and moustachioed, an to reality. The team has been ing response, also stars Kriti
was shared by evil eye and wearing a black searching for the apt look of Sanon, Arshad Warsi, Pankaj
Hrithik’s uncle and shirt, paired with blue denim our baddie for quite some time. Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra, Abhi-
music composer Ra- and heavy gold chains. This After trying at least eight sorts manyu Singh and Jacqueline
jesh Roshan. particular look was singled of permutations and combina- Fernandez. The film is all set
In the visual, upon by the makers after re- tions, they singled upon this to release in cinemas on
Hrithik can be seen jecting eight other looks. look for Akshay and went March 18, 2022.
sitting with Saba
and other family PIC: VIRAL BHAYANI
members, including
mother Pinkie Roshan,
his sons Hrehaan and
Hridaan, uncle Rajesh
Roshan among others.
Everyone happily
posed for the fam-jam
picture.
Hrithik and Saba
sparked dating ru-
mours when they
were spotted walk-
ing out of a Mum-
bai restaurant
holding hands.
Hrithik was earli-
er married to
Sussanne Khan,
with whom he has
two sons. They
parted ways in 2014.
Recently, Sussanne also
praised Saba for her per-
formance at an event in
Mumbai.
Hrithik was last seen in
War in 2019, while Saba was
last seen as Parwana Irani in
the web series Rocket Boys,
which is currently streaming on

Deepika cuts it short!

a digital platform.
Besides that, Hrithik will also
be seen in Fighter with Deepika
Padukone and Vikram Vedha
with Saif Ali Khan. Vikram Ved-
ha will hit the big screens globally
on September 30. Hrithik and Saif
are acting together in a film after
20 years, their last joint appearance
being in Na Tum Jaano Na Hum.
This original Tamil blockbuster The actress, who has many big-ticket films in her kitty,
starred R. Madhavan and Vijay
Sethupathi.
has undergone a stylish makeover
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B
A cult film in its own right, Vikram Vedha seen in Pathaan with Shah tween Shah Rukh and Deepika,
is based on the Indian meta-folktale Vikram Rukh Khan and John Abra- following her Bollywood debut
Aur Betaal and tells the story of a tough po- ollywood actress ham. The film, which marks Om Shanti Om, Chennai Ex-

Forever
lice officer who sets out to track down and Deepika Padukone is
kill an equally tough gangster. one happy girl with
her new haircut.
While Padukone has not
Shah Rukh Khan’s return to press, and Happy New Year.
the movies after over four She will be seen opposite
years, will be released on Janu- Hrithik Roshan in Fighter. She
ary 25, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil will also be seen in an untitled

in our
yet posted anything on social
PIC: INSTAGRAM/REALSIDHARTHSHUKLA media, pictures of her exiting
a salon have been doing rounds
on social media.
and Telugu. film with Amitabh Bachchan
Billed as “a high-octane spy and Prabhas. Deepika also
thriller”, it is directed by Sid- signed her second Hollywood
dharth Anand. It also stars film, a cross-cultural romantic

Black and white beauty!

Meanwhile, on the work John Abraham. It also marks comedy, the title of which has

hearts...
front, Deepika will next be the fourth collaboration be- not been revealed yet.

Jacqueline Fernandez shares stunning monochrome pictures with a

beautiful message on social media PICS: INSTGRAM/JACQUELINEF143
CJ DESK

Sidharth Shukla’s social media

B
ollywood ac-
tress Jacqueline
accounts get memorialised; fans Fernandez is
share how hard it is to accept
known for ex-
ploring the latest
that he is no more fashion trends. She is
quite active on social
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S
media and often shares
stunning photos and
idharth Shukla’s fans across the country videos of herself with
got emotional on Thursday after the late her fans.
actor’s Instagram and Twitter accounts Recently, Jacqueline
got memorialised. The Balika Vadhu ac- posted a series of mono-
tor’s sudden demise on September 2, 2021, chrome pictures on In-
had left everyone shocked and numb. stagram. In the images,
Several fans shared the screenshot of Sid- the diva can be seen
harth’s social media handles and wrote how hard wearing a coat on a
it is to accept that the actor is no more. “Remem- sleeveless t-shirt paired
bering Sidharth Shukla - This account has been with pants. “The axe for-
memorialised. These accounts are a place to re- gets, but the tree remem-
member and celebrate someone’s life after bers,” the actress cap-
they’ve passed away,” the late actor’s social media tioned her post.
reads. The actress will soon
“Remembering on his account. But you are al- be seen opposite Akshay
ways alive for us,” a fan wrote. “Love has no age, Kumar in Bachchhan
no limit, and no death. What we have once en- Paandey. Her upcoming
joyed deeply, we can never lose. All that we love films include Ram Setu,
deeply becomes a part of us. Remembering Sid- Kick 2, Cirkus, and At-
harth Shukla. Yes, it hurts, but it is how it is,” an- tack, along with a Holly-
other fan tweeted. wood project and a few
unannounced projects.
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